Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2024_25
Subject BIOMASS AND COGENERATION Code 00712346
Study programme
0712 - GRADO EN INGENIERÍA ELÉCTRICA
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Optional Fourth Second
Language
Castellano
Ingles
Prerequisites
Department ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI
Coordinador
BORGE DÍEZ, DAVID
E-mail dbord@unileon.es
apueg@unileon.es
Lecturers
BORGE DÍEZ, DAVID
PUENTE GIL, ALVARO DE LA
Web http://
General description The subject addresses the study of Biomass installations for electricity generation and cogeneration systems. The theoretical foundations are studied and the practical study of both technologies is addressed, guiding the student to acquire practical knowledge that will enable them to develop electric biomass and cogeneration installations.
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI TRAPOTE DEL CANTO , FRANCISCO JAVIER
Secretario SIMON MARTIN , MIGUEL DE
Vocal ESCAPA GONZALEZ , ADRIAN
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI BLANES PEIRO , JORGE JUAN
Secretario ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI LOPEZ DIAZ , CARLOS
Vocal ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI DIEZ SUAREZ , ANA MARIA

Competencias
Code  
A17525
A17545
A17546
B5423
B5425
B5429
C4 CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience
C5 CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

Learning aims
Competences
Learn about biomass installations. Learn about the use of biomass from an energy point of view Learn about the techniques for using biomass. Learn the techniques for using biomass. Learn about cogeneration with biomass. A17525
A17545
A17546
B5423
B5425
B5429
C4
C5

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
SECTION 1.- INTRODUCTION TO BIOMASS FACILITIES 1. Introduction to biomass installations
SECTION 2.- CHARACTERIZATION OF THE BIOMASS FROM THE ENERGY POINT OF VIEW. 2. Characterization of biomass from an energy point of view
SECTION 3.- BIOMASS USE TECHNIQUES. 3. Biomass utilization techniques
SECTION 4.- ENERGY GENERATION WITH BIOMASS: COMBUSTION, GASIFICATION. 4. Energy generation with biomass: combustion, gasification
SECTION 5.- COGENERATION WITH BIOMASS. 5. Cogeneration with biomass

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms 4.5 0.5 5
 
PBL (Problem Based Learning) 9 1 10
Tutorship of group 2 0 2
Field work/trips 2.7 0.3 3
0 90 90
 
Lecture 30 0 30
 
Practical tests 3 0 3
7 0 7
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms The teacher will solve practical and facility design exercises using software or similar tools.
PBL (Problem Based Learning) The teacher poses and solves typical problems on the topics of the subject. These problems serve as a basis for the development of other problems that will be raised in the seminars.
Tutorship of group It will serve to resolve doubts that have arisen during the study of the subject. It will enhance the student's capabilities, so that she is able to learn how to learn. It is intended that you be able to create your own mechanisms, so that based on what you have learned, you can expand, complete and experiment with your concepts, procedures and attitudes both in the academic and professional fields.
Field work/trips Depending on availability and feasibility, facilities covered by the subject will be visited.
Autonomous study by the student to, among others: * Search for information about what is indicated by the teacher * Search and review additional information * Study the contents addressed in class * Carry out the tasks and tests of the subject
Lecture Verbal presentation of each topic, relying on existing audiovisual resources (projector, cannon, computer equipment, etc.). The student is motivated to actively participate with questions and answers.

Personalized attention
 
Tutorship of group
Description
It will serve to resolve doubts that have arisen during the study of the subject. It will enhance the student's capabilities, so that he is able to learn how to learn. It is intended that they be able to create their own mechanisms, so that based on what they have learned, they can expand, complete and experiment with their concepts, procedures and attitudes both in the academic and professional fields.

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Practical tests Tests on theoretical knowledge and problems. These tests will fundamentally evaluate the mastery of basic knowledge of the subject. Another aspect that will be evaluated with this test is the structuring of the contents, and the correct resolution of the proposed problems. These tests can be carried out in written form, through Moodle or through personal practical exercises. 40%
Delivery and defense of practical work proposed by the teacher. 40%
Others Training and continuous evaluation activities 20%
 
Other comments and second call

COMMENTS ON THE EVALUATION OF THE SUBJECT

Evaluation in first call

In the first call, a weighting will be carried out following what is indicated in this teaching guide.

In the first call test or tests, as well as in the practices, a minimum may be required (which will be indicated) to be able to pass the subject. In the tests, a minimum may be required in some of the parts to be able to pass it. If these minimum requirements are not met, the average will not be taken and the second call (extraordinary) will have to be attended.

In order to pass the subject in the first call, a minimum score of 5 points in the weighted global grade must be achieved.

The test or tests may consist of theoretical questions, theoretical practices or practical exercises. These tests can be carried out in written form, through Moodle or through personal practical exercises.

The score for each section will be detailed in the statement and it will be detailed if there are minimum criteria to pass the test.

Delivery of practical tests and assignments

All practical tests required during the development of the subject will be delivered through Moodle in digital format, unless otherwise indicated. The delivery format must be that required in the instructions of the practice or work, and they must be delivered on time.

All delivery files must be named as required in the statement of the practice or work. Work that fails to comply with this requirement will be counted as delivered and will be graded with a 0 (averaged with the rest of the practices).

The delivery of the practices and assignments will be mandatory and it will be a requirement to obtain a minimum grade of 5 points in each of them to be able to pass the practice block of the subject. No average will be made with the rest of the practices if this condition is not met and therefore the practices will be considered not passed, and each practice must be repeated, according to the instructions given, until the minimum grade is exceeded.

EXTRAORDINARY CALL

The second call and any extraordinary call will be a single test with questions of any type.

In this call, 100% of the grade will be that of the exam, but in order to pass the subject it is essential to have passed the subject practices according to the criteria indicated in this teaching guide.

It will be required to obtain a grade of 5.0 out of 10.0 in the test to pass the subject.

ASSISTANCE AT INDIVIDUAL TESTS AND REVIEWS

The student will come provided with valid identification. These tests can be carried out in written form, through Moodle or through personal practical exercises.

In the in-person tests, the existing anti-fraud regulations in the ULE will be exhaustively followed. Tests carried out by electronic means must be delivered and carried out using the ULE teaching platform. In the event that it is proven that a student has copied, the current ULE regulations will be applied at all times.

Before each test, it will be indicated what material the student can bring, not allowing the use of any other additional material.

It is expressly prohibited for the student to have any communication device enabled in the classroom: telephone, tablet, or similar.

It is expressly prohibited to talk to another classmate or request any type of material from them once you have entered the exam room.

The use of pencils and mechanical pencils is expressly prohibited; any annotation in red will be considered part of the teacher's annotations in the correction or explanation phase.

It is not allowed to leave the exam room and re-enter it while a student is doing any exercise of the exam or test.

It is strictly prohibited to bring food or drinks of any kind into the classroom except water.

Exam sheets that do not contain all the student's data will not be corrected: ID, name and 2 surnames.

Spelling mistakes in number greater than 5 will allow the teacher to not continue correcting the exam, given that some of the competencies listed in this teaching guide are not met.

Any of the tests that can be carried out in the subject may be oral or written, indicated at the time.

The review of any test or exam will be governed by the provisions of the University of León exam regulations.

The review will be carried out in writing, upon request according to the regulatory procedure. For the review, the student will be provided with the material that he considers necessary to verify the results of the exam. Exam review can lead to either an increase or a decrease in the grade of any test. In the event that errors are detected that went unnoticed in the first correction, the grade may be modified downwards. This criterion can cause a student who is initially approved to fail. According to current regulations, if applicable, minutes of the review will be drawn up.


Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic

Due to the rapid regulatory and technological evolution in the sector, regulations, bibliography and other aspects will be adapted to the latest developments in force at the time of teaching. This includes the technical adaptation of the contents and the basic and complementary sources of information of the subject.

The following will be consulted in the form of a basic bibliography, among other sources of information:

Current technical regulations

Design guides and recommendations

Technical instructions

Manufacturers catalogs

Scientific databases (ScienceDirect)

Radiation databases

etc

These sources of information will serve as basic material for the subject, using, in a similar way, additional sources as an extension.

Complementary

Due to the rapid regulatory and technological evolution in the sector, regulations, bibliography and other aspects will be adapted to the latest developments in force at the time of teaching. This includes the technical adaptation of the contents and the basic and complementary sources of information of the subject.


Recommendations

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
ENERGY SAVING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY / 00712347

 
Other comments
To acquire specific knowledge and skills about renewable energies and energy savings and efficiency, within the framework of electrical engineering, it is recommended to take the block of subjects consisting of: PHOTOVOLTAIC AND THERMOSOLAR ENERGY / 00712348 BIOMASS AND COGENERATION / 00712346 ENERGY SAVINGS AND EFFICIENCY / 00712347 HYDRAULIC AND WIND ENERGY / 00712340