Course offering number:1006-502
Course ID:
2328
Current Applications and Future Potential of Biofuels
June 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ET)
90 Minute Accredited Online Training
Who Should Attend
This online training will benefit professionals in the following industries: biotechnology, chemical and fuels processing, alternative and
renewable energy production industries, and academia/government fuels and biofuels laboratories.
Job functions that would benefit from the online training include: process engineers, process chemists, fuel and energy specialists, process
auditors, process and technical services managers, and technicians who work in departments such as: research and development, commercial
development, process evaluation and design, manufacturing, operations.
Description
Biofuels are energy sources derived from waste or renewable feedstocks. Under the appropriate circumstances, biofuels compete effectively
with fossil fuels. The potential benefits for biofuels range from energy independence to improved economics and environmental impact to a
reduced carbon footprint. The biofuels seminar will provide the attendees with a techno-economic understanding of the biofuels potential today
and on into the future.
Module 1:
• Current Fuel Production and Consumption
• Various Forms of Biofuels
Module 2:
• Feedstock or Substrate Sources
• Material Balance
• Production Facility
Module 3:
• Evaluation and Assessment
• Economic Sensitivity
• Future of Biofuels
Question and Answer Session
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PARTS IN THE SERIES:
Part 1: Solar Energy: Capturing and Utilizing Sunlight
February 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ET)
Course ID# 2352 Offering# 1002-407
Part 2: Catch the Wind–Current and Future Utilization of Wind Power
March 31, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ET)
Course ID# 2353 Offering# 1003-501
Part 3: Recovering Energy from the Earth -Geothermal and
Oceanic Processes
April 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ET)
Course ID# 2354 Offering# 1004-507
Part 4: Recovering Energy from Flowing Water–Hydroelectric, Tidal
and Wave Technologies
May 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ET)
Course ID# 2355 Offering# 1005-404
Part 5: Understanding the Basics of Biofuels
June 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ET)
Course ID# 2328 Offering# 1006-502
Part 6: Systems Approach to Sustainable Energy Solutions
July 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ET)
Course ID# 2356 Offering# 1007-501