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Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering

116 Gilmore Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-2041
Email: info-bee at engr.orst.edu

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BEE 693 - Adv Bioprod Sys Ethanol Production

Course Description


This course provides an overview of the biobased feedstocks for production of fuels, feed and industrially valuable chemicals.  Issues in feedstock utilization such as suitability, availability, sustainability and economic viability will be addressed.

Course Objectives


The student, upon completion of this course, should be able to:

  • Define and identify feedstocks for biofuels and bioproducts in a biobased economy.
  • Identify the effect of agroclimatic conditions and chemical composition of feedstock on bioprocessing technologies.
  • Assess potential feedstocks based on technological and economical parameters.
  • Estimate sustainability of feedstock production and its impact on socio economic parameters.

 

Registration Information

CRN 38076
2 Credit

W 1100-1250
WNGR 275

Topics

Basics of a biobased economy

Overview of technologies for bioprocessing for fuels and chemicals

Feedstocks: classification, properties, and selection

Starch, lignocellulosics, lipids, animal and recycled/waste products

Feedstocks; availability, sustainability and economic potential

Contact

Dr. Ganti Murthy
(541) 737-6291
Gilmore Hall 122
murthy@engr.orst.edu