CHE5882 · Monash University
Biomass and biorefineries
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Engineering
What it covers
The unit covers biomass reaction engineering including kinetics, reaction/mass transfer limitations, selectivity, improving reaction rates, and homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. The role of biotechnology including enzymatic reactions, fermentation, selectivity will also be studied together with common separation liquid and liquid-solid separation processes. Global concepts relevant to biorefineries will be emphasised including the carbon cycle (micro and macro perspectives), overall sustainability of water, energy, and minimising by-products from biorefineries.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Case study 2 | Exercise | 20% |
| Executive group report | Performance | 40% |
| Case study 1 | Exercise | 20% |
| Practical in-class asessment | Exercise | 20% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |
| Term 3 | Suzhou (SEU) | On-campus |