Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering Sciences
- Teaching department
- Biochemical Engineering
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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1. BENG0101/BENG0102, BENG0010/0014 or equivalent modules
2. Required A-level subjects: Maths plus Biology, Chemistry or Physics
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This module provides students with an understanding of the principles, technologies and design of sustainable bioprocesses and biorefineries. Particular themes include the use of renewable resources, process integration including energy supply and waste treatment, design, operation and control of complex plants and life cycle assessment.
Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to:
- Understand the general principles of sustainable bioprocesses and biorefineries
- Specify component technologies including monitoring and control systems
- Evaluate different strategies for operation and control of complex plants/biorefineries using simulations
- Understand the concept and applications of life cycle assessment
- Plan and design a biorefinery
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
50%
Exam
40%
Group activity
10%
In-class activity
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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5
- Module leader
-
Dr Frank Baganz
- Who to contact for more information
- beugadmin@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
50%
Exam
40%
Group activity
10%
In-class activity
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
22
- Module leader
-
Dr Frank Baganz
- Who to contact for more information
- beugadmin@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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