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RET 113 Chemistry for RE Systems

ND1 levelComputing & ICT20 topics

RET 113 covers 20 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Biomass composition and properties
  2. Biomass components: cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin
  3. Biomass extraction and characterization
  4. Biomass conversion processes
  5. Thermochemical conversion of biomass
  6. Biological conversion of biomass
  7. Basic chemistry of solar energy
  8. Basic chemistry of hydrogen and fuel cells
  9. Renewable energy storage chemistry
  10. Materials chemistry for renewable energy
  11. Sustainable (green) chemistry
  12. Carbon capture
  13. Biofuel feedstock sources
  14. Biodiesel production
  15. Bioethanol production
  16. Biogas production
  17. Fermentation process
  18. Transesterification process
  19. Anaerobic digestion
  20. Battery types and efficiency parameters

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Biomass composition and properties

Biomass composition and properties revolve around the major constituents—cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, extractives, and ash—and their physical and chemical characteristics such as moisture content, energy density, and reactivity. Mastering these concepts is essential for exam questions on feedstock suitability, pretreatment strategies, and energy conversion efficiency.

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