Sources and Potentials of Different Biomass By-productsLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

The student understands what by-products of biomasses mean. The student knows the main principles of calculating the regional biomass by-product potentials in Finland. After the course, the student is able to utilize the available calculation software for dimensioning the inputs and outputs of the heating plant and biogas plant.

Content

- The by-products of typical local biomasses
- Principles of defining the regional biomass potentials
- Plan for the use of the biorefinery, heating plant or biogas plant final products by a region

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient learner (1)
The student understands the concept of the biomass by-products and knows the basic biomass production structure in Finland.

Satisfactory learner (2)
In addition to the aforementioned, the student knows the main principles of calculating of the regional biomass and by-product potentials in Finland

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good learner (3)
in addition to the aforementioned, can utilize the available calculation software for dimensioning roughly the inputs and outputs of the heating and/or biogas plants

Very good learner (4)
in addition to the aforementioned, can utilize the available calculation software for dimensioning the inputs and outputs of the heating and/or biogas plants professionally and reflectively, and locate it on map

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent learner (5)
in addition to the aforementioned, calculate the area needed to feed the plant and evaluate pros and cons of the plan critically and reflectively