Syllabus

SV0047 Raw Material Properties and Refining Processes, 15.0 Credits

Subjects

Education cycle

Modules

Advanced study in the main field

Grading scale

Language

Prior knowledge

Objectives

The course aims to give students in-depth knowledge on the properties of forest-based biomass materials for processing based on end-user requirements.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• describe and analyse forest industrial processes (sawmills and pulp/paper) taking into account the heterogeneity of raw materials
• describe and analyse industrial processes with regard to the heterogeneity of the raw material within the processing areas of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels as well as new biorefinery products
• obtain relevant information, describe and analyse a subject area within the chain product requirements-processing technology-raw material and present their material in both written and oral form in a correct and clear manner
• account for and evaluate the connection between the properties of the raw material, the refining process and the final product
• Independently synthesize acquired knowledge to make an assessment of future applications regarding the use of both forest and other biomass raw materials.

Content

Included subject areas are technology, bioenergy and wood science. The course covers traditional forest industrial products as well as various types of future products, in the form of e.g. fuels and refined products. The focus is primarily on wood-based products and pulp/paper but energy and other products from forests as well as by-products and other biomass raw materials are also included.

The course uses different teaching methods to promote the students' learning and discussions through lectures, several of which are by business representatives, seminars, laboratories and study visits. In addition to theory and laboratories, the students carry out independent work on the connection between products and raw material requirements.

The course focus on the following general skills: Problem solving, oral communication, written communication, collaboration, time planning/managing time frames

The following elements are compulsory: Laboratories, exercises, as well as some seminars and study visits. Physical necessity during a shorter continuous period for laboratories and study visits.

Cooperation with the surrounding society takes place through working life/professional connection in program/course development together with an external program council of employer representatives, as well as through study visits and guest lectures.

Grading form

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved oral and written presentations.

Passed exam.

Completed compulsory elements.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

Responsible department

Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology