CCRES 2012 Courses
Ethanol
The Ethanol Production CCRES Courses will examine the different types of
engines and their combustion properties,.and the history and use of
ethanol as a motor vehicle fuel. CCRES students will learn about the
chemistry of starch conversion and fermentation, feedstock collection
and preparation. The curriculum will include the conversion of certain
feedstock materials into alcohol and how the thermochemical process of
distillation of the alcohol transforms it into a high-quality, high
octane motor fuel. Safety considerations will also be
covered. The economic section will explore market opportunities, the
current state of the industry, and small business opportunities for
making and processing alcohol for transportation applications.
Biogas and Pyrolysis
The
Biogas and Pyrolysis CCRES Courses will provide a history of
gasification and pyrolysis, and an overview of photosynthesis, the
carbon cycle and biomass energy. CCRES students will study the
biochemistry of anerobic digestion, pyrolysis, gasification and the
qualities of methane. Safety issues are also included in the
curriculum. The varieties of biogas applications will be explored as
well as common types of biogas plants. The mechanics of gasification
include how a system is designed and built, how gas cleanup is handled
and how to select the appropriate feedstock. The economics section will
explore market opportunities and issues of scale.
Biodiesel
The
Biodiesel Production CCRES Courses will examine the different types of
engines and their combustion properties. It will explore the fascinating
history and pros and cons of using biodiesel. CCRES students will
learn about the chemistry of the biodiesel production process, including
titration, transesterification and the importance of fuel standard and
safety considerations. Also covered will be proper feedstock
collection and preparation, and operation of the production system.
Market opportunities and economic analyses are included in the
curriculum as well as the importance of biodiesel, tax credits and
effect of scale.
Algae
The
Algae Production CCRES Courses will begin with an overview of
photosynthesis and the carbon cycle, the taxonomy of algae and the
basics of cell biology. Safety in the lab and the process of
experimental methodology are also included in the curriculum. CCRES
students will learn about algae growth factors such as temperature,
light, CO2 and nutrients. The different kinds of photobioreactor
designs will be explored, including closed vs. open systems. CCRES
students will learn about the importance of cultivation protocols, and
when to feed, harvest and how to process the algae. Analytics will be
covered as well which includes the use of the microscope and learning
about the basic algae handling and testing procedures such as dilution,
cell counting and dry weight measurment. The various uses of algae will
be examined such as its role in the nutraceutical, food, cosmetic and
animal feed industries and as a replacement for petroleum as a
transportation fuel.
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