Study-unit ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
| Course name | Molecular and industrial biotechnology |
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| Study-unit Code | GP004117 |
| Curriculum | Comune a tutti i curricula |
| Lecturer | Giorgio Baldinelli |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2022 |
| Supplied | 2022/23 |
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| Learning activities | Affine/integrativa |
| Area | Attività formative affini o integrative |
| Sector | ING-IND/10 |
| Type of study-unit | Opzionale (Optional) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | Global and national energy framework. Fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources. Energy markets. |
| Reference texts | Lecture notes will be distributed by the teacher. |
| Educational objectives | The main objective of the course is to apply the knowledge of biotechnology in the field of fossil fuels, renewable energies, with particular regard to green chemistry and "biobased" products, providing the basic principles in the field of energy technologies. |
| Prerequisites | In order to understand most of the topics analysed in the course, a basic knowledge of physics and chemistry is necessary. |
| Teaching methods | The course is organised with classroom lectures on all treated subjects. Furthermore, laboratory experiences and interactive moments in groups will be organised for a better understanding of the dynamics linked to energy technologies issues. |
| Other information | Attendance to the classes is optional but strongly advised. |
| Learning verification modality | The exam is oral and it consists of a discussion of no longer than 30 minutes. The exam aims to ascertain: i) the level of knowledge of the theoretical-methodological contents of the course ii) the level of competence in exposing the issues related to energy supply iii) autonomy of judgment in proposing the most appropriate approach for each area. The oral test also aims to verify the student's ability to express the themes proposed by the Commission, and to support a dialectical relationship during the discussion. For information on support services for students with disabilities and/or DSA, visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. |
| Extended program | Course introduction. The world and national energy framework. The coal. The gas. The oil. Nuclear energy. Hydroelectric energy. Wind energy. Photovoltaic energy. Thermal solar energy. Geothermal energy. Energy from biomass: definition, availability, properties. Biomass energy conversion processes: combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion and mechanical processes I and II generation biodiesel. Plant schemes. Process of trans-interestification. Fischer-Tropsh synthesis. Organic catalysts. I and II generation bioethanol. Pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, fermentation and distillation. Biorefineries and green chemistry: extraction and applications of nanocrystalline cellulose and lignin. Other applications of green chemistry. Laboratory analysis and laboratory for biofuels and chemicals. Electric energy market. Renewables and energy price. |