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Masters course "Bioenergy - Technology and Systems" open for late applications !

Published: 17 January 2025

Unlock the Power of Bioenergy! The masters course: Bioenergy – Technology and Systems is now open for late application. Dive Deep into the Future of Sustainable Energy! As a future engineer, you’ll be shaping tomorrow's energy landscape. Gain hands-on expertise in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing sectors: bioenergy.

Why You Should Take This Course

  • Master Biofuel Technologies: Understand solid, liquid, and gaseous biofuels—from forest and agricultural biomass to waste—learn how they are produced, upgraded, and utilized for electricity, heat, and transport fuels.
  • Tackle Real-World Challenges: Learn to evaluate biofuel properties, perform technical calculations, and assess environmental impacts through a systems perspective.
  • Hands-On Learning: Participate in study visits to bioenergy plants and engage in project assignments where you’ll plan, design, and dimension bioenergy systems.
  • Critical Thinking: Develop your ability to write technical reports, assess the work of others, and communicate effectively in English.
  • Shaping a Sustainable Future: Be part of an emerging field that aims to revolutionize energy production while mitigating climate change.

What You'll Learn

✔️ Biofuel Production: From primary production to harvest techniques, logistics, and upgrading.
✔️ Environmental Impact: Analyze the sustainability of bioenergy systems and compare resource aspects.
✔️ Bioenergy Systems: Design and dimension bioenergy plants based on calculations of biomass and output needs.
✔️ Effective Communication: Write and present technical reports while critically evaluating others' work.

Course Highlights

  • Solid, Liquid, & Gaseous Biofuels
  • Environmental & Resource Evaluation
  • Technical Calculations & System Design
  • Study Visit to Bioenergy Plants
  • Communication & Report Writing Skills

Facts:

  • Place: SLU Campus Ultuna, Uppsala
  • Subject: Technology/Technique
  • Scope: 10.0 credits
  • Study period: 2025-01-20 - 2025-06-08
  • Language: English