ME 5010: Fundamentals of Biorenewable Resources
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Introduction to the science and engineering of converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Survey of biorenewable resource base and properties; description of biofuels and biobased products; production of biorenewable resources; processing technologies for fuels, chemicals, materials, and energy; environmental impacts; technoeconomic analysis of production and processing; and biofuels policy. (Typically Offered: Spring)