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PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE FUELS AND CHEMICALS FROM BIOMASS

CBE 538
Course Description

Various options for conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals. Evaluation of different biofuel technologies from a chemical engineering perspective, and a holistic overview of the current technical, legal, business, and financial challenges, and opportunities for the production of fuels and chemicals from biomass. Several case studies on biomass conversion provide an overview of how technology is developed.

Prerequisites

CBE 250 and CBE 310 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.48

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

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A Rate
56.52%

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Class Size
23

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Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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