n.BA.XX.MUUEE.23HS (Renewable Energies) 
Module: Renewable Energies
This information was generated on: 16 May 2024
No.
n.BA.XX.MUUEE.23HS
Title
Renewable Energies
Credits
2

Description

Version: 3.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Biotechnology / Chemistry
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme

RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Chemistry degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Dr. Hans-Joachim Nägele
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 50 41 / hans-joachim.naegele@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Dr. Hans-Joachim Nägele, Dr. Wolfgang Merkle
Entrance Requirements General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology
Learning Outcomes and Competencies This module focuses on the fundamentals of bioenergy production and energy generation from biomass. It provides foundational knowledge about energy supply, energy policy and future developments in Switzerland, with a particular emphasis on the role of biogenic energy sources. The newly acquired knowledge will serve as a basis for students to implement projects and investments in renewable energy at their future places of work. Students will gain an overview of the most important biogenic energy carriers (gaseous, liquid, solid), learn concepts for their production and utilisation, and acquire fundamentals of dimensioning. The focus is on the Swiss context, incorporating current insights from research and development.

The students will be able to:
  • describe the energy consumption and market shares of energy sources in Switzerland and categorise renewable energies within the Swiss energy system.
  • identify the key points of the Swiss energy strategy and political framework conditions, and explain their future implications.
  • explain studies on biomass potential for generating bioenergy and name the three largest potentials.
  • name five biogenic energy carriers and characterise them based on selected parameters related to their properties and energy content.
  • name five selected process steps for the production of biogenic energy carriers and explain relevant process steps within them. They will be able to differentiate the process steps from one another based on characteristic features.
  • describe selected bioreactors and reactor concepts (apparatus) used in bioenergy production.
  • perform simple balances of processes and dimensioning of selected apparatus for the production of bioenergy.
  • evaluate various processes for bioenergy production in terms of their concepts, possibilities and limitations, including economic and socio-ecological aspects.
Module Content Lectures and Theory:
 
  • Energy consumption (globally and in Switzerland).
  • Switzerland's energy strategy and policy
  • Renewable energy and energy from biomass
  • Estimation of the potential of biomass for bioenergy production
  • Basics of dimensioning and balancing
  • Fundamentals of material and energy flow analysis
  • Selected processes for bioenergy production (e.g., biomethane, biofuels, synthetic fuels, power to gas, wood gas, electricity and heat from biomass)
  • Selected bioreactors and reactor concepts for bioenergy production
  • Socio-economic evaluation

Exercises and Practical Application:
 
  • Concepts for selected processes
  • Dimensioning and modeling considerations
  • Material and energy flow analysis
  • Excursion to bioenergy facilties
Follow-up Modules Minor practicals
Methods of Instruction  Lectures, practice tasks, self-study and excursions
Digital Resources ll resources will be made available on Moodle
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 22.50
 Guided Self-Study 12
 Independent Self-Study 25.50
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance In general, no; for excursions, yes
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester 100%

For small groups, a separate module examination may also be conducted orally.

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German
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Course: Renewable Energies
No.
n.BA.XX.MUUEE.23HS.V
Title
Renewable Energies

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