The knowledge of alternative renewable energy sources such as Biomass is a highly demanded skill by companies at the international level"

The renewable energy sector is in full international expansion and is increasingly demanding engineers specialized in this field. Therefore, the best professionals in the sector have designed for TECH this complete Postgraduate certificate that aims to train professionals with advanced knowledge in everything that encompasses the renewable energy sector, specifically in the use of Biomass as a means to increase their working position in today's energy market. 

Specifically, the purpose of this Postgraduate certificate is to provide the Engineer with all the necessary training related to the use, exploitation, procurement, conversion and logistics of energy from Biomass in solid state as well as its possible valuations when converting this Biomass into liquid and/or gaseous Biofuels.

The current situation and future forecasts of the biomass and/or biofuels sectors in the European context and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of renewable energy will also be analyzed. In addition, we will study in depth the systems of biomass energy use and biomass resources, differentiating the types of energy production that exist today, their advantages and disadvantages. 

Finally, the student will analyze the processes for obtaining both biodiesel and bioethanol and/or biomethanol, while carrying out an exhaustive review of the information and keeping up to date with legislation and regulations related to biomass and biofuels. 

For all these reasons, this Postgraduate certificate in Biomass Energy Systems and Biofuels integrates the most complete and innovative educational program in the current market in terms of knowledge and latest available technologies, as well as encompassing all the sectors or parties involved in this field. Likewise, the Postgraduate certificate is supported by exercises based on real cases of situations currently managed or previously faced by the teaching team.

A complete update that will provide you with the working capacity of a specialist in the field”

This Postgraduate certificate in Biomass Energy Systems and Biofuelscontains the most complete and up to date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Renewable Energies
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Biomass and biofuels make up a large part of the future renewable energy landscape. Get to know all the ins and outs with this very complete program"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced engineering experts. 

TECH puts in your hands the most competitive and complete didactic material in the sector. That way, you'll be sure to learn with the best information"

A 100% online program that will allow you to combine your studies with the rest of your daily activities"

The syllabus of the Postgraduate certificate is configured as a complete tour through each and every one of the skills necessary to understand and assume the ways of working in this field. Thus, through a novel didactic approach, based on the practical application of the contents, the engineer will learn and understand the functioning of Biomass and Biofuels, knowing how to design and implement projects in this sense, providing high levels of safety and services to companies. This, in addition to adding value to your professional profile, will make you a much better prepared professional to work in a variety of environments.

The TECH contents have been designed based on the most effective and innovative teaching methodology in the sector"

Module 1. Biomass Energy Systems and Biofuels

1.1. Biomass as an Energy Resource of Renewable Origin

1.1.1. Fundamental Principles
1.1.2. Origins, Types, and Current Uses
1.1.3. Main Physical-Chemical Parameters
1.1.4. Products Obtained
1.1.5. Quality Standards for Solid Biofuels
1.1.6. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Use of Biomass in Buildings

1.2. Physical Conversion Processes. Pre-Treatments

1.2.1. Justification
1.2.2. Types of Processes
1.2.3. Cost and Profitability Analysis

1.3. Main Chemical Conversion Processes of Residual Biomass. Products and Applications

1.3.1. Thermochemicals
1.3.2. Biochemicals
1.3.3. Other Processes
1.3.4. Investment Profitability Analysis

1.4. Gasification Technology: Technical and Economic Aspects. Advantages and Disadvantages

1.4.1. Areas of Application
1.4.2. Biomass Requirements
1.4.3. Types of Gasifiers
1.4.4. Syngas Properties
1.4.5. Syngas Applications
1.4.6. Existing Commercial Technologies
1.4.7. Profitability Analysis
1.4.8. Advantages and Disadvantages

1.5. Pyrolysis. Products Obtained and Costs. Advantages and Disadvantages

1.5.1. Area of Application
1.5.2. Biomass Requirements
1.5.3. Types of Pyrolysis
1.5.4. Resulting Products
1.5.5. Cost Analysis (CAPEX and OPEX). Economic Profitability
1.5.6. Advantages and Disadvantages

1.6. Biomethanation

1.6.1. Areas of Application
1.6.2. Biomass Requirements
1.6.3. Main Technologies. Co-Digestion
1.6.4. Products Obtained
1.6.5. Applications of Biogas
1.6.6. Cost Analysis. Investment Profitability Study

1.7. Design and Evolution of Biomass Energy Systems

1.7.1. Sizing of a Biomass Combustion Plant for Electricity Generation
1.7.2. Biomass Installation in a Public Building. Sizing and Calculation of the Storage System. Determining the Payback Period for Substituting Fossil Fuels (Natural Gas and Diesel C)
1.7.3. Designing an Industrial Biogas Production System
1.7.4. Evaluating Biogas Production at a Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill

1.8. Design of Business Models Based on Studied Technologies 

1.8.1. Gasification for Self-Consumption Applied to the Agro-Food Industry
1.8.2. Biomass Combustion Using the ESE Model Applied to the Industrial Sector
1.8.3. Production of Biochar from Olive Oil Industry Byproducts
1.8.4. Production of Green H2 from Biomass
1.8.5. Production of Biogas from Olive Oil Industry Byproducts

1.9. Profitability Analysis of a Biomass Project. Applicable Legislation, Incentives and Financing

1.9.1. Structure of an Investment Project: CAPEX, OPEX, Revenues/Savings, IRR, NPV, and Payback
1.9.2. Aspects to be Taken Into Account: Electrical Infrastructure, Access, Space Availability, etc.
1.9.3. Applicable Legislation
1.9.4. Administrative Procedures. Planning
1.9.5. Incentives and Financing

1.10. Conclusions. Environmental, Social and Energy Aspects Associated with Biomass

1.10.1. Bioeconomy and Circular Economy
1.10.2. Sustainability. CO2 Emissions Avoided. Carbon Sinks
1.10.3. Alignment with UN SDGs and the Green Deal
1.10.4. Employment Generated by Bioenergy. Value Chain
1.10.5. Contribution of Bioenergy to the Energy Mix
1.10.6. Productive Diversification and Rural Development

A unique learning opportunity that will catapult your career to the next level Don't let it slip away"