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CE50265: Bioprocess engineering

[Page last updated: 05 August 2022]

Academic Year: 2022/23
Owning Department/School: Department of Chemical Engineering
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CW100
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
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Supplementary Assessment:
Other reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit, you will be able to:
  • Explain processes and advanced technologies for the use of renewable resources in the production of chemicals, materials and fuels.
  • Conceptualise complex bioprocesses and logistics chains.
  • Compare alternative feedstocks, technologies and processes based on technical, economic, and environmental criteria/requirements.
  • Apply experimental and modelling approaches to implement a scale up strategy for a chosen bioprocess.
  • Evaluate the key technical, economic and environmental challenges and opportunities of biotechnology.


Synopsis: You will develop knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals and the application of biobased technologies to current societal needs, selecting from alternative feedstocks, technologies and processes. Through a series of experimental, mathematical and computational tasks you will apply skills and knowledge to understand how biologically based technologies are developed and implemented.

Content:
  • Bioprocesses to convert chemicals and to produce chemicals & materials
  • Biological and chemical technologies for the conversion of renewable resources
  • Biorefineries - principles and case studies
  • Experimental and computational assessments of bioprocesses


Programme availability:

CE50265 is a Must Pass Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Chemical Engineering

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