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PFG0061
Biorefinery Pilot Research
On-site at pilot and demo facilities: Demonstrations, lectures, interactive seminars
• Biorefinery pilot and demo R&D – National and international outlook, technical innovation system concepts, knowledge and skills of importance in pilot and demo R&D: Lectures, literature, interactive seminars
• Technology up-scaling within my own research field: Group/individual work to describe, compare, and discuss the current state-of-the-art (approaches, bottle-necks, actor constellations, etc.) – written report and examination seminar
• Biorefinery pilot and demo R&D – National and international outlook, technical innovation system concepts, knowledge and skills of importance in pilot and demo R&D: Lectures, literature, interactive seminars
• Technology up-scaling within my own research field: Group/individual work to describe, compare, and discuss the current state-of-the-art (approaches, bottle-necks, actor constellations, etc.) – written report and examination seminar
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
PFG0061 Biorefinery Pilot Research, 7.5 Credits
Subjects
TechnologyEducation cycle
Postgraduate levelGrading scale
Pass / Failed
The requirements for attaining different grades are described in the course assessment criteria which are contained in a supplement to the course syllabus. Current information on assessment criteria shall be made available at the start of the course.
Prior knowledge
NoneObjectives
Students will gain:• A technical overview of the biorefinery technologies represented in pilot/demo scale facilities within the Bio4Energy environment, and knowledge on how to get access to them
• Insight in various approaches for physical upscaling of research facilities and examples of challenges and benefits when performing research in larger scale
• Understanding of the societal landscape for taking biorefinery research to implementation
• Access to interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge and ideas through networking activities with other PhD students within the B4E graduate school
Content
On-site at pilot and demo facilities: Demonstrations, lectures, interactive seminars• Biorefinery pilot and demo R&D – National and international outlook, technical innovation system concepts, knowledge and skills of importance in pilot and demo R&D: Lectures, literature, interactive seminars
• Technology up-scaling within my own research field: Group/individual work to describe, compare, and discuss the current state-of-the-art (approaches, bottle-necks, actor constellations, etc.) – written report and examination seminar
Formats and requirements for examination
Examination Seminar and workshop. Upscaling of own research project.Additional information
The Bio4Energy Graduate School will provide meals and accommodation (hostel standard, shared rooms) for all participants at each gathering. Travelling to gatherings is organized by participants themselves.Application
Apply to the course by filling in the application form at http://www.bio4energy.se/education/bio4energy-graduate-school/biorefinery-pilot-research/127-education/education-in-bio4energy/bio4energy-graduate-school/2124-application-form-systems-perspectives-on-bioresources.html before March 1st.
For questions regarding the course, contact Sylvia Larsson sylvia.larsson@slu.se