AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK BIOMASSES
cod. 1006096

Academic year 2015/16
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Nutrizione e alimentazione animale (AGR/18)
Field
A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity
Student's choice
28 hours
of face-to-face activities
4 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Learning objectives

Study of microbiological and chemical bases of the physico-chemical and technological bases of the process. The types of systems, the construction characteristics of the digesters, facilities and equipment for the loading and unloading of biomass. The use of biogas and related regulatory issues

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Study of microbiological and chemical bases of the physico-chemical and technological bases of the process. The types of systems, the construction characteristics of the digesters, facilities and equipment for the loading and unloading of biomass. The use of biogas and related regulatory issues.
Biomass can be used for biogas production: cattle slurry, pig slurry, poultry manure, slaughterhouse waste, crop residues, energy crops, agro-industrial organic waste, sewage sludge, organic fraction of municipal waste
Availability and energy yields of different biomass

Full programme

Study of microbiological and chemical bases of the physico-chemical and technological bases of the process. The types of systems, the construction characteristics of the digesters, facilities and equipment for the loading and unloading of biomass. The use of biogas and related regulatory issues.
Biomass can be used for biogas production: cattle slurry, pig slurry, poultry manure, slaughterhouse waste, crop residues, energy crops, agro-industrial organic waste, sewage sludge, organic fraction of municipal waste
Availability and energy yields of different biomass

Bibliography

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Teaching methods

Lectures and practical exercises at facilities in the area

Assessment methods and criteria

oral examination

Other information

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