University of Zaragoza
In addition to providing the Spanish-taught core section of the course, University of Zaragoza also provides the second semester's bioenergy specialisation. This specialisation is managed by the department of Mechanical Engineering and by CIRCE.
Practical Information
Please refer to the page dedicated to Zaragoza University as Spanish-taught core provider for information on practical aspects of the course such as accommodation, international students, Spanish courses and Health insurance.
Preparatory Knowledge
Students wishing to follow the Bioenergy specialisation are advised to focus on the following topics of the core section:
To be available soon
Contact Persons
For specific queries regarding the Bioenergy specialisation please contact the appropriate person below. For general inquiries please contact the EUREC Agency.
Academic Director: Prof. Antonio Valero
valero@posta.unizar.es
Administrative Coordinator and Contact Person: Prof. Sabina Scarpellini
Tel: +34 976 76 18 63
Fax: +34 976 73 20 78
E-mail: sabina@posta.unizar.es
Academic Coordinator for the Bioenergy Specialisation: Prof. Eva Llera
Tel: +34 976 76 18 83
Fax: +34 976 73 20 78
E-mail: ellera@posta.unizar.es
U. of Zaragoza website dedicated to the Bioenergy specialisation: http://teide.cps.unizar.es:8080/pub/info.nsf/paginas/biomass
CIRCE Website: http://circe.cps.unizar.es
CIRCE on Renewables: http://circe.cps.unizar.es/renovables
University of Zaragosse Website: http://www.unizar.es
Postal address of CIRCE: University of Zaragoza
CIRCE
Maria de Luna 3
50015 Zaragoza
Spain
Research Activities
Research activities at CIRCE in the field of bioenergy covers a wide range of topics, such as:
- Evaluation of Forestry and Agricultural Resources for Energy Uses
Determination of available bioenergy resources from the economic and the environmental point of view. Optimisation of pre-treatments related to the resources and energy use.
- Combustion and co-firing of bioenergy
Facilities analysis and design (refurbishing and new plants). Design of pre-treatment systems, storage and feeding. Design of combustors and burners. Laboratory trials.
- Projects
On-going projects in bioenergy include:
BIOMAX - "Maximum Bioenergy Use and Efficiency in Large-Scale Cofiring"
INTCON - "Intelligent Process Control System for Bioenergy Fuelled Industrial Power Plants"
More information on research activities carried out at CIRCE can be found on http://circe.cps.unizar.es/circe/english/index.html