| Course Name |
(中) 生質物氣化程序(5171) |
| (Eng.) Biomass Gasification Process |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Forestry |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
WU, KENG-TUNG |
| Department |
Department of Forestry (Wood Science Program)/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2025-FALL |
| Course Description |
Biomass Gasification is one of the most important technologies for biomass energy utilization. It refers to a non-catalytic partial oxidation reaction carried out at high temperatures to convert biomass into usable energy or chemical feedstock in the form of gaseous fuel. The synthesis gas (syngas) produced through gasification, mainly composed of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and methane, can be used as fuel for boilers and power generation units. In addition, by-products such as char, tar, and ash can be utilized for other purposes. Moreover, the syngas generated from gasification can be further converted into chemicals such as methanol and ethanol. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
N |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| This course explores the principles of biomass gasification, introduces various gasification technologies, and provides an overview of the current status and trends of gasification development both domestically and internationally. |
| 5.Theories and practices in bioenergy development |
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| Lecturing |
| Discussion |
| topic Discussion/Production |
| Networking/Distance Education |
| Visit |
| Other |
| Exercises |
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| Written Presentation |
| Oral Presentation |
| Assignment |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introduction |
| Week 2 |
Fluidized Bed Technology: Fluidization Phenomenon |
| Week 3 |
Fluidized Bed Technology: Particles |
| Week 4 |
Fluidized Bed Technology: Bubble Behavior |
| Week 5 |
History and Principles of Gasification |
| Week 6 |
Thermodynamics of Gasification |
| Week 7 |
Kinetics of Gasification |
| Week 8 |
Feedstock Characteristics for Gasification |
| Week 9 |
Gasification Processes |
| Week 10 |
Gasifier Design (1) |
| Week 11 |
Gasifier Design (2) |
| Week 12 |
Applications of Gasification – I. Heat and Power Utilization
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| Week 13 |
Applications of Gasification – II. Transportation Fuel Production |
| Week 14 |
Applications of Gasification – III. Chemical Production |
| Week 15 |
Development Tendency and Prospects of Global Gasification Industry |
| Week 16 |
Final Report and Presentation |
self-directed
learning |
01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
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| Evaluation |
Written Reports (50%)
Oral Presentations (50%) |
| Textbook & other References |
Textbook:
1. Higman, C. and M. van der Burgt, Gasification, 2nd Ed., Gulf Professional Publishing / Elsevier, Burlington, MA (2008).
2. Kunii, D. and O. Levenspiel, Fluidization Engineering, 2nd Ed., Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford (1991).
References:
1. Rezaiyan, J.and N. P. Cheremisinoff, Gasification Technologies, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL (2005).
2. Rensfelt, E. and A. Östman, Gasification of Waste - Summary and Conclusions of Twenty-five Years of Development, TPS 96/19, IEA Bioenergy, Paris (1996). |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| https://for.nchu.edu.tw/teacher_page.php?uuid=fda9cbc1-47b6-11ea-bf1c-309c231618d5 |
| Office Hours |
| 14:00-16:00 on Thursday |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| 04.Quality Education 07.Affordable and Clean Energy 08.Decent Work and Economic Growth 09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 11.Sustainable Cities and Communities 13.Climate Action | include experience courses：N |
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