| Code |
A004626 |
| CFU |
6 |
| Teacher |
Alberto Maria Gambelli |
| Teachers |
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| Hours |
- 42 ore - Alberto Maria Gambelli
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| Learning activities |
Caratterizzante |
| Area |
Tecnologie dei processi chimici |
| Academic discipline |
ING-IND/27 |
| Type of study-unit |
Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Language of instruction |
Italian/english |
| Contents |
The course shows and describes in detail the main processes and methods for the production of energy carriers and bulk chemicals, starting from biomass and their derivatives. Particular attention will be paid to production processes, describing and quantifying the input and output flows. For each process, the type of plant used will be characterized. Also in function of this last aspect, the possibility of integration with existing plants, based on the use of raw materials and/or conventional energy sources, will be discussed. The final part of the course will be dedicated to a comparison between conventional refinery and biorefinery, listing and characterizing the main advantages and disadvantages of both typologies. |
| Reference texts |
Jacob A. Moulijn, Michiel Makkee, Annelies E. van Diepen, "Chemical Process Technology" Wiley Slides displayed in class and made available by the teacher. |
| Educational objectives |
Knowledge of the main energy vectors obtainable from biomass and the related production processes. Production processes of the main chemicals obtainable from biomass. Understanding of the plant layouts and technological solutions adopted for the production of the above-mentioned products. Concept of biorefinery: what it consists of, possibility of integration with existing supply chains and potential. Differences between conventional refinery and biorefinery; main advantages and disadvantages of both. |
| Prerequisites |
Base knowledge of mathematics, physics and thermodynamics. |
| Teaching methods |
The course is structured in: 1) classroom lectures on all program topics with discussion with students; 2) seminar-style face-to-face lectures with projector support; 3) practical in-lab activities. |
| Other information |
For information on support services for students with disabilities and/or DSA visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa |
| Learning verification modality |
The verification of the educational objectives of the course includes an oral exam. It consists of a discussion lasting between 20 and 40 minutes, aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge of the theoretical and methodological contents provided and detailed in the program. The oral exam also aims to verify the communication and organic synthesis skills, as well as the student's command of language in relation to the theoretical and practical topics covered. The final evaluation will be made in thirtieths by the commission. The oral exam can be taken individually for each module or simultaneously for both modules of the course. |
| Extended program |
1) Processes for the conversion of biomass - Production of biofuels: bioethanol, biobutanol and diesel-type biofuels; - Production of bio-based chemicals: ethanol, glycerol, succinic acid and hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF); - The biorefinery. Design, criteria and products. Biorefinery concepts. Core technologies of a thermochemical biorefinery. - Anaerobic digestion for biogas production. Description of different typologies of raw materials for the process. - Co-digestion as option for process intensification; - Final disposal of exhausted residuals: composting. - Some examples of existing biorefineries. Possibility of integrating existing plants with biorefineries. - Biorefinery versus oil refinery. 2) Biotechnology concepts applied to the chemical industry - Principle of fermentation technology. Details on mechanical equipments (reactor types). - Brief notes on Cell biomass: yeast production; - Wastewater treatments: aerobic and anaerobic treatments; - Brief notes on enzyme-based technologies and biocatalysts. |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile |
7) Clean and affordable energy; 9) Industry, innovation and infrastructure; 12) Responsible consumption and production. |
| Code |
A004779 |
| CFU |
2 |
| Teacher |
Alberto Maria Gambelli |
| Teachers |
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| Hours |
- 24 ore - Alberto Maria Gambelli
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| Learning activities |
Altro |
| Area |
Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro |
| Academic discipline |
NN |
| Type of study-unit |
Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Language of instruction |
Italian/english |
| Contents |
The course will mainly consist of practical lessons in the laboratory, during which students will be able to learn in detail and directly apply the main methodologies for the characterization of biomass. Students will also be asked to build reactors for the production of biogas/biomethane on a small scale and will then have to follow the progress and evaluate the energy yield. |
| Reference texts |
Jacob A. Moulijn, Michiel Makkee, Annelies E. van Diepen, "Chemical Process Technology" Wiley Slides displayed in class and made available by the teacher. |
| Educational objectives |
Knowledge of laboratory techniques aimed at characterizing biomass. Based on these characterizations, definition of the possibilities of using biomass in the main biorefinery processes. Detailed practical knowledge of the biogas/biomethane production process. |
| Prerequisites |
The lessons will be mainly held in the laboratory; therefore, knowledge and compliance with the main safety and behavioral rules required is needed |
| Teaching methods |
Frontal lessons in the classroom to introduce the themes and topics covered and practical lessons in the laboratory. |
| Other information |
For any clarification, the teacher can be contacted at the following email address: albertomaria.gambelli@unipg.it The teacher's office is located at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. |
| Learning verification modality |
The verification of the educational objectives of the course includes an oral exam. It consists of a discussion lasting between 20 and 40 minutes, aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge of the theoretical and methodological contents provided and detailed in the program. The oral exam also aims to verify the communication and organic synthesis skills, as well as the student's command of language in relation to the theoretical and practical topics covered. The final evaluation will be made in thirtieths by the commission. The oral exam can be taken individually for each module or simultaneously for both modules of the course. For information on support services for students with disabilities and/or DSA visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa |
| Extended program |
Analysis of the chemical/physical parameters of the organic matrices used in the aerobic digestion processes (for the production of compost) and anaerobic digestion processes (for the production of biogas/biomethane). Use of the required instrumentation and the main laboratory procedures developed for the purpose. Construction of small-scale reactors for the production of biogas and biomethane in the laboratory. Methodologies to define the methane yield as a function of the organic matrix used in the anaerobic digestion process. Definition of the cumulative curves of biomethane production, process efficiency and quantification of the energy produced per unit of mass and per unit of time. |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile |
7) Clean and affordable energy; 9) Industry, innovation and infrastructure; 12) Responsible consumption and production. |
