HSCX1913X Biofuel Production Operations
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Course Description
This online course gives you the training needed to begin an exciting career in biofuel production. As a biofuel production operator, your job will be to ensure the quality and purity of the biofuel your plant produces. This involves inspecting and repairing equipment, operating computer systems, and handling lab equipment. 400 hours.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Describe basic math, physics and chemistry knowledge necessary for a biofuel production operator.
- Know basic safety aspects related to biofuel production.
- Understand basic elements of electricity for energy production workers.
- Describe how to read technical process drawings.
- Describe basic operational elements of lubrication and centrifugal pumps.
- Be familiar with the natural vegetation sources that can be used for biofuels.
- Know how ethanol and bio-diesel is produced.
- Describe how basic fermentation systems and alcohol distillation systems work.
- Describe various methods used to purify biofuels.
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Course Fee: $2,895
To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600.
