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Biomass Characterization

By Prof.(Dr.) K. Arunkumar   |   Central University of Kerala
Learners enrolled: 489
There is an immense prospect in the biomass feedstocks to address the growing energy demands and minimize the use of fossil fuel that accelerate global warming. This course cover information on various biomass resources availability and its suitability for different energy conversion. In brief this course impart knowledge and techniques for converting various biomass feedstock into different energy forms by lectures and vitual lab modules. 

Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Elective
Duration : 15 weeks
Category :
  • Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
Credit Points : 4
Level : Postgraduate
Start Date : 01 Jan 2021
End Date : 30 Apr 2021
Enrollment Ends : 28 Feb 2021
Exam Date : 09 May 2021 IST

Note: This exam date is subjected to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

Week 1
Day 1 : 1. Biomass as a Resource 
Day 2 : 2. Advantages of biomass energy among alternative sources 
Day 3 : Opportunities and Challenges
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 2
Day 1 : 4. Forms of biomass – Solid 
Day 2 : 5. Forms of biomass –Liquid
Day 3 : 6. Forms of biomass –  Gas
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 3
Day 1 : 7. Biomass Properties
Day 2 : 8. Biomass Recalcitrance
Day 3 : 9. Lignin Characterization
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 4
Day 1 : 10. Lignin Content in various Biomasses
Day 2 : 11. Non-ligno Cellulosic Biomass(Algae)
Day 3 : 12. Macroalgae (Seaweeds) Cultivation
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 5
Day 1 : 13. Algal Biomass Processing
Day 2 : 14. Algal Industrial Polymers
Day 3 : 15. Biomass Characterization (Techniques)- I
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 6
Day 1 : 16. Biomass Characterization (Techniques)- II
Day 2 : 17. Biomass Sample Preparation
Day 3 : 18. Proximate Analysis in Prepared Biomass
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 7
Day 1 : 19. Ultimate analysis in prepared biomass
Day 2 : 20. Spectroscopy Techniques for Biomass Characterization
Day 3 : 21. Microscopy and Particle Size Distribution (Rheological Properties) Analyses
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 8
Day 1 : 22. Extractive methods of processing the biomass
Day 2 : 23. Pretreatment methods of processing the biomass
Day 3 : 24. Thermochemical properties of digested/pre-treated biomass
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 9
Day 1 : 25. Biomass Hydrolysization
Day 2 : 26. Biomass-Combustion
Day 3 : 27. Gasification
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 10
Day 1 : 28. Pyrolysis and Liquefaction
Day 2 : 29. Fermentation(Principles and types) I  
Day 3 : 30. Fermentation (Fermentors and Products)-II 
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 11
Day 1 : 31. Biohydrogen generation 
Day 2 : 32. Biomethane generation 
Day 3 : 33. Electricity production from Biomass 
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 12
Day 1 : 34. By-products utilization 
Day 2 : 35. Biomass storage simulation 
Day 3 : 36. Biomass experimental validation
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 13
Day 1 : 37. Biomass process optimization
Day 2 : 38. Industrial operation of ethanol production
Day 3 : Interaction and discussion
Day 4 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment

Week 14
Day 1 : 39. Future directions on biomass energy by CC views
Day 2 : 39. Future directions on biomass energy by other modules presentors views. 
Day 3 : Interaction and discussion 
Day 4
Day 5 : Graded and non-graded assignment 

Week 15
Day 1 : 40. Over all interaction with CC  and other modules presentors.

Books and references

Available at end of each module  text 

Instructor bio

Prof.(Dr.) K. Arunkumar

Central University of Kerala
Dr. K. Arunkumar is a Professor & Head in the department of Plant Science, Central University of Kerala. Received Ph.D at Centre for Advanced studies in Botany, University of Madras. After brief stints as a Plant physiology scientist (1997-1999) at Rubber Research Institute of India (Tura, Meghalaya), he entered into teaching in the year 1999. His main interest is in the field of diversity, biology and biochemistry of algae with special focus on bioactive compounds and energy. He has published over 52 research papers in reputed SCI journals, contributed 7 book chapters and one book by receiving 6 extramural research projects with the grant of more than 116.3 lakhs. He organized four national conferences and attended/presented more than 120 national and international conferences in his 20 years service. Besides teaching M.Sc, he is guiding scholars for the award of Ph.D in plant science.

Course certificate

30% for in Course Assessment & 70% of End-term Proctored Exam.


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