Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-484-155 Anaerobic Digester Technology
2
10-484-154 Biofuels Fire Safety
1
10-484-152 Biofuels Science
4
10-484-150 Biofuels-Intro to Biodiesel
2
10-484-151 Biofuels-Intro to Ethanol
2
10-484-153 Biomass Energy Introduction
3
10-480-101 Energy-Intro Renew & Sustain
4
Course Descriptions
10-484-155 Anaerobic Digester Technology ...learn basics of digester technology for the livestock and food processing industry, funding opportunities, regulatory concerns and alternative energy business clusters.
10-484-154 Biofuels Fire Safety ...learn basics of fire insurance standards, air quality standards, ash disposal options and general safety issues associated with biofuels.
10-484-152 Biofuels Science ...learn the fundamentals of basic organic chemistry and biochemistry as it applies to biofuels.
10-484-150 Biofuels-Intro to Biodiesel ...this course is a hands-on exploration of biodiesel production, quality control, separation techniques, ASTM fuel standards, engine performance and exhaust emissions.
10-484-151 Biofuels-Intro to Ethanol ...an overview of ethanol fuel will be presented. Fermentation, distillation chemistry, ASTM fuel testing, engine performance and exhaust emissions will be covered. An introduction to E85 fuel systems will also be included.
10-484-153 Biomass Energy Introduction ...explore the fundamentals of plant growth, energy yield, economics, production and processing methods for herbaceous and woody crops. Technologies covered include combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, fermentation, transesterfication and anaerobic digestion.
10-480-101 Energy-Intro Renew & Sustain ...an overview of various renewable energy technologies and sustainable design practices and their current applications. Emphasis will be placed on energy consumption, efficiency, and conservation.
For more information, please contact: The Trades & Engineering Technologies Department, (920) 498-5461 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5461, or contact Enrollment Services at (888) 385-NWTC.