Use and Recycling of Agri-Food Biomasses

A.Y. 2019/2020
6
Max ECTS
56
Overall hours
SSD
AGR/13
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge to manage agro-industrial and non-industrial waste biomasses, as well as for their possible use to produce goods and / or bioenergy through biological processes or chemical-physical approaches.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to develop alternative solutions to the disposal of waste biomass in a green-economy context.
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Introduction: Biomesses: definition and classificaiton Biomasses: chemical-physical characteristics Part 1 Solid state process: organic amendment production; solid refuse fuels production Anaerobic process wet and dry: biogas production; hydrogen production. Part 2 Biotrasnformation processes: - bioethanol; -innovative process: supercritical fluids Part 3 - Agricultural use of biomasses: - digestate use; - biosolids use; - compost use; - agroindustrial waste use. Part 4 Case studies: on field visit.
Prerequisites for admission
preliminary knowledge of chemistry and biology are required
Teaching methods
a)frontal lessons, b) visit to full scale plants, c) seminars
Teaching Resources
material available on website ARIEL of the course
Assessment methods and Criteria
modality: written test with 3 closed answers and 4 open answers; time of the test: 2 hours. tParameters applied for the test evaluation: technical-scientific knowledge of the topic, use of specific language, ability to organize knowledge. the evaluation will be 30/30. The vote will be communicated via e-mail.
AGR/13 - AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Field activity: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor: Scaglia Barbara
Shifts:
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Professor: Scaglia Barbara
Professor(s)
Reception:
to take an appointment
office- DISAA