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Sustainable Industrial Bioprocesses and Biorefineries (BENG0037)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Biochemical Engineering
Credit value
15
Restrictions
1. BENG0101/BENG0102, BENG0010/0014 or equivalent modules 2. Required A-level subjects: Maths plus Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module provides students with an understanding of the principles, technologies and design of sustainable bioprocesses and biorefineries. Particular themes include the use of renewable resources, process integration including energy supply and waste treatment, design, operation and control of complex plants and life cycle assessment.

Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to:

  • Understand the general principles of sustainable bioprocesses and biorefineries
  • Specify component technologies including monitoring and control systems
  • Evaluate different strategies for operation and control of complex plants/biorefineries using simulations
  • Understand the concept and applications of life cycle assessment
  • Plan and design a biorefinery

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% Exam
40% Other form of assessment
10% In-class activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
5
Module leader
Dr Frank Baganz
Who to contact for more information
beugadmin@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% Exam
40% Other form of assessment
10% In-class activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
22
Module leader
Dr Frank Baganz
Who to contact for more information
beugadmin@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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