Biomass to Fuel the Bioeconomy
Online Course
The Canadian bioeconomy is comprised of a variety of feedstocks, processes and usages. This emerging sector is multi-faceted and it can be challenging to acquire the big picture. Experts from the BioMass Canada Cluster, specialized in the advancement of a Canadian bioeconomy, have produced a 9-lecture online course, open for registration.
The course will provide an understanding of:
- Renewable feedstocks of importance to Canada – their production, and availability;
- Biomass quality, from biomass and other low-cost agri-residues, woody residues and biowastes, suitable for biofuel and bioproduct production;
- Supply chain (drying, densification, transport), energy balances and environmental impacts.
Specifically, you will learn about:
- Biomass pelletization and applications;
- Biomass standards their necessity for solid biofuel (biomass);
- ISO International Standard development committee for solid biofuels;
- International standards for biomass;
- Standards for biomass storage including off-gassing and self-heating.
About the course:
- The course is virtual and provides individuals convenience, accessibility and flexibility;
- You can follow the lectures at your own pace, over a 3-month period;
- A certificate of completion is issued for participants who follow all 9 lectures;
- No prior knowledge is required and there are no homework, exams or evaluations;
- The videos are accompanied by slides, for further information;
- Registration is $400 plus taxes applicable to the province of residence, payable by credit card or PayPal. Full-time students (with proof) price is $300 plus taxes.
Want to learn more about biofuels? Follow our Advanced Biofuels Course too!