Biofuels and Alternative Fuels Course

• Personnel from the oil, fuel, biofuel, additive and auto industries
• Refinery technical personnel
• Trading and blending personnel
• Sales, marketing, and product trading personnel
• Laboratory supervisors and technical personnel
• Policymakers
• Professionals who are interested in or developing in the field of bio and alternative fuels
• Process, project, and consultant engineers involved in bioenergy, petrochemical and chemical industries

Upon completion of the course you will improve the efficiency of your organisation by:

• A clear overview of the different types of bio and alternative fuels
• Undestand how different bio and alternative fuels are produced
• Have an overview of feedstock utilised for biofuels production
• Get an overview of how biofuels production could be integrated into the modern refinery
• Understand how bio and alternative fuels function as single and blended fuels
• Understand what impact bio and alternative fuels have on car engine
• Get an overview of the environmental impact of bio and alternative fuels
• Get an overview of regulations related to bio and alternative fuels

• The morning session (09:00-12:15) will consist of theory, basic principals and background.
• The afternoon session (13:00-16:30) will cover case studies. The participants will be encouraged for interaction and discussion.
• Prerequisit knowledge–basic to intermediate
• The course language is English.

• Presentation with case studies and references
• Certificate
• Free consulting service in the scope of the course for all participants for six months after finishing the course

Online course

1.390 € for the 3-day course per participant

• The fee covers trainer fees, training materials and completion certificate

Group Discount

• We offer a discount of 20% for three or more participants from the same company.

Early-bird fee
1.190 € for the 3-day course per participant

• The discount is available for registration 20 days before starting date of the course

Day 1

Introduction to Biofuels

• Energy outlook
• Energy sources and demand
• Definition – biofuels and alternative fuels
• Types of biofuels
• Terminology

Policies and Regulations

• Global overview of biofuels regulation approach
• Types of specifications
• Primary and secondary importance properties
• Specification differences (EU, USA, Middle East, Asia…)
• RED directive

Sustainability and Certification of Biofuels

• Sustainable production of biomass
• Standardisation of sustainability
• Voluntary standards
• Chain of custody
• Certification approaches

Introduction to Fuels

• Classification of fuels
• Basic fuel chemistry
• Key elements of engine design and how fuels affect its performance and emissions

Alternative Fossil Fuels

• Types of alternative fossil fuels
• CNG, LNG, LPG
• Mixtures of synthetic liquid hydrocarbons

Classification of Biofuels

• Conventional and advanced biofuels
• Classification according to feedstock source and chemical structure
• Classification according to the generation of biofuels

Feedstock for Biofuels Production

• Biomass classification
• Edible and non-edible feedstock
• Terrestrial crops
• Lignocellulose
• Algae
• Used cooking oil (UCO)

Impact of Biofuels on Environmental and Engine Operation

• Emission trends
• Car engine operation
• Exhaust gases

Case study

Day 2

Biodiesel 

• Feedstock
• Chemistry of biodiesel
• Technology and production
• Basic properties 
• Biodiesel vs conventional diesel
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) 
• Biomass to liquid (BtL) 
• Bio Jet fuel

Bioethanol

• Background and history of production
• Feedstock
• Chemistry
• Technology and production
• Production from lignocellulose
• Application of bioethanol
• Advantages and disadvantages

Hydrogen

• Classification according to the type of production
• Methods of production
• Fuel cell
• Hydrogen storage and safety
• Advantages and disadvantages

Advanced Biofuels

• History of producing fuel from algae
• Feedstock for production
• Microbiology and physiology of algae
• Production of biodiesel from algae
• Fisher-Tropsch Synthesis

Case study

Day 3

Co-processing of bio-feedstock

• Biomass feedstock
• Refining units utilisation
• Operational challenges
• Determination of bio-component

SAF – Sustainable Aviation Fuel

• The production routes
• Potential of emission reduction 
• Blending with jet fuel
• Regulations

Characterisation of Biofuels

• Basic characteristics of biofuels
• Specifics of characterisation of biofuels
• Measurement of biofuels content in mineral fuels

Blending of Biofuels

• The required quality and specific parameters of biofuels
• Quality requirements of mineral and biofuel for blending
• Types of biofuel blending
• Terminology of blends
• Challenges of biofuel blending

Biofuels Storage and Stability

• Environmental requirements for biofuels stability and storage
• Water contamination
• Risks of blended fuel contamination
• Preventive actions
• Corrective actions

Biorefineries

• Renewable fuels and biofuels in a petroleum refinery
• Classification of biorefineries based on their feedstock
• Technology challenges
• Biomaterials in petroleum refining units – co-processing
• Integrated refining concepts

Case study

Course Summary and Discussion