Information Package / Course Catalogue
Energy Production Using Biomass
Course Code: YENT206
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Students are expected to learn biomass concept, utility techniques, energy generation and usage.

Course Content

Biomass concept, energy generation methods, utility areas, power facilities, and sustainability concepts.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Calculates biomass energy potential.
2.Designs biomass production plant.
3.Estimates biomass reserve capacity.
4.Gains knowledge about biomass concept, energy generation methods, consupmtion areas, generation plants and sustainability.
5.Can estimate about potential and productivity of a biomass plant.
6.Can suggest hybrid solutions for biomass energy plants.
7.Can perform row material planning for biomass plants.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to biomass concept
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biomass as source of energy, biomass raw materials and sustainability
Week 3 - Theoretical
Photosynthesis of biomass and properties
Week 4 - Theoretical
Plant biomass: Energy plants, forests, algae production systems
Week 5 - Theoretical
Waste biomass and reusability
Week 6 - Theoretical
Physical conversion processes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Thermal conversion: Burning
Week 8 - Theoretical
Thermal conversion: Pyrolysis and liquidification
Week 9 - Theoretical
Thermal conversion: Pyrolysis and liquidification
Week 10 - Theoretical
Thermal conversion: gasification
Week 11 - Theoretical
Usage examples
Week 12 - Theoretical
Usage samples
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biomass policies and marketing
Week 14 - Theoretical
Biomass and sustainability
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%10
Assignment Examination2%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Assignment21410
Project43116
Quiz1044
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026