The course comprises of following topics:

• biomass in context of energy mix in the Czech Republic and Europe
• biomass – characteristics, specifications, general properties, formation of biomass
• biomass as a fuel
• thermochemical conversions: combustion
• thermochemical conversions: gasification
• thermochemical conversions: pyrolysis
• thermochemical conversions: hydrothermal conversion
• production of liquid biofuels: vegetable oils
• production of liquid biofuels: ethanol
• biogas

Kaltschmitt, M. a kol: Energie aus Biomasse
Reed, T.B.: Biomass gasification – principles and technology
van Loo, S., Koppejan, J.: The handbook of biomass combustion and co-firing