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The Biogas Process, 6 credits

Biogasprocessen, 6 hp

TRTE18

Course starting semester

Main field of study

Engineering Biology Chemical Biology

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Annika Björn

Director of studies or equivalent

Erik Glaas

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 96 h
Recommended self-study hours: 64 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6CKEB	Chemical Biology (Industrial Biotechnology and Production)	9 (Autumn 2017)	1	1	English	Linköping, Valla	E
6CKEB	Chemical Biology (Protein Science and Technology)	9 (Autumn 2017)	1	1	English	Linköping, Valla	E
6CTBI	Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering (Industrial Biotechnology and Production)	9 (Autumn 2017)	1	1	English	Linköping, Valla	E

Main field of study

Engineering Biology, Chemical Biology

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

Chemical Biology
Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering

Specific information

The course is not available for exchange students.

Prerequisites

90 hp in chemistry/biology or equivalent

Intended learning outcomes

After completed the course the student should be able to:

account for the microbial processes responsible for biogas production and describe the delicate balances of the anaerobic degradation chain,
identify and discuss causes of process disturbances and give suggestions on how to cure improve and control the biogas process,
know the terminology relevant to the biogas process and define key terms, perform relevant calculations and laboratory analyses in relation to different aspects of the process.

Course content

The course contains a theoretical and a practical part. The microbiology of the biogas process as ruled by the used substrate is first treated on a theoretical level. Planning and construction of biogas plants for different applications including control systems and treatment and use of the fermented residue are critical ingredients. Furthermore hygienic and environmentally related aspects will be discussed. The practical part of the course involves operation of lab-scale reactors. The experiments will be used to exemplify the biogas potential, kinetics, hydraulic retention times and process performance related to different substrates.

Teaching and working methods

The course is based on lectures, seminars and practical exercises using lab-scale bioreactors. In addition a visit to a full scale biogas plants will normally be performed.

Examination

LAB1	Laboratory report	4 credits	U, 3, 4, 5
UPG1	Written report and oral presentation.	2 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Department

Institutionen för Tema

Director of Studies or equivalent

Erik Glaas

Examiner

Annika Björn

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 96 h
Recommended self-study hours: 64 h

Course literature

Additional literature

Articles

Research articles.

Compendia

Laboratory compendium

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB1	Laboratory report	4 credits	U, 3, 4, 5
UPG1	Written report and oral presentation.	2 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.

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LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.

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Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Additional literature

Articles

Research articles.

Compendia

Laboratory compendium

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I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		I	U	A	Modules
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)			X	LAB1
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)		X		LAB1
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)		X		LAB1 UPG1
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving			X	LAB1
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery		X		LAB1
	2.3 System thinking	X	X
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning			X	LAB1 UPG1
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities			X	LAB1 UPG1
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork			X
	3.2 Communications			X	UPG1
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages			X	UPG1
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context		X
	4.2 Enterprise and business context	X
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management	X
	4.4 Designing	X
	4.5 Implementing		X		LAB1
	4.6 Operating		X		LAB1
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development		X
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development	X
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects		X		LAB1 UPG1
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects		X		LAB1 UPG1
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects		X		LAB1 UPG1

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