BID-889 — Biofuels & Biomass Renewable
Biofuels are exciting new and renewable energy sources. This introductory 40-hour course explores various agricultural and waste biomass feedstocks and the processes that transform these materials into a multitude of liquid, gaseous, and solid fuels called biofuels. The course covers biodiesel, biogas, ethanol, and producer (syn) gas. The conversion of certain biofuels into electrical power and the economic aspects of manufacturing will also be addressed. An introduction to the health and safety issues will be outlined. Upon completion of this program you will be familiar with: " Basic safety aspects related to biofuel production " Know how ethanol and bio-diesel is produced " The processes needed to transform biological materials into biofuels " The economic aspects of manufacturing biofuels