CET - Energia e Biocombustíveis

Ano Letivo: 2013/14

The Technological Specialization Course in Energy and Biofuels is the only course of its kind in the area of Bioenergy in Portugal.

Provide a solid scientific, technological and social learning, supported by a programme and courses that includes contact with real situations and laboratories experiences. This cycle of studies is based on the development of a diverse set of skills and competencies that permits excellent career opportunities and pursue postgraduate studies.

Objectives

The CET in Energy and Biofuels aims to prepare specialists able to operate industrial plants producing biofuels or industrial installations using different forms of bioenergy.

Specialist in Energy and Biofuels should acquire skills in various areas of bioenergy, such as production or use of biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas and biomass, and should be aware of the development of alternative forms of bioenergy and its use, such as the biohydrogen, the "greendiesel", Fisher-Tropschbiofuels, and conversion into thermal, mechanical and electrical energy, particularly in the cogeneration system.

Professional Goals

The Technical Specialist in Energy and Biofuels is a professional who, independently or within a team, participates in the design and operation of biofuels production facilities or industries to use of biofuels, collaborates on technical support for the specification, installation, operation, maintenance, repair and adequacy of process equipment, and participates in the procedures of specification and quality control of raw materials and products.

Possible career opportunities stand out companies dedicated to the production of liquid biofuels such as biodiesel or bioethanol, or industrial units that value by-products for the production of biogas or obtaining energy directly from biomass.

Condições de Acesso

Can apply to the Energy and Biofuels course:

- Holders of a course of secondary education or equivalent;

- Those who have passed in all course units of the 10th and 11th grades and those enrolled in the 12th grade of a secondary course or qualification recognized equivalent but have not completed;

- Holders of a qualification of level 3;

- Holders of a technological specialization diploma or a degree or diploma of higher education wishing their retraining;

- Individuals aged older than 23 years old, which, based on experience, their abilities and skills are recognized to qualify them for entry in the course.

Ano Letivo: 2013/14

Curricular plan

1º Ano
2º Ano

Plano curricular
Cód.	UC	Area	ECTS		Lecturer
Cód.	UC	Area	Obg.	Opt.	Lecturer
Anual
72473	Applied Mathematics		2
72477	Biofuels chemistry		5
724712	Biofuels production		9		Marco Cartaxo (2) Henrique Pinho (2)
72476	Energy and Environment		2
724716	Energy resources optimization		3		Marco Cartaxo (2) José Manuel Quelhas Antunes (2) Henrique Pinho (2)
724710	Fermentation methods		3
724717	Formação em Contexto de Trabalho		22
72474	Health and safety at work		1
72475	Industry management		1
724718	Mathematics (optional)		4
724715	Pollution and waste treatment		2		Rui Sant'Ovaia (2) Paula Portugal (2) Manuel Rosa (2)
724711	Process Equipment		8		Paula Portugal (2)
724713	Production automation and control		4		José Manuel Quelhas Antunes (2) Paula Portugal (2)
724714	Quality control		4		Teresa Silveira (2)
72478	Raw materials and natural resources		2
72479	Renewable fuels		4
72472	Software and Computers		2
72471	Technical English Language		1

(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona

Partnerships

The course has provided internship opportunities in companies of various sectors of bioenergy, such as Abrantaqua, Caima, Iberol, Ferreira Gomes & Filhos, Prio Biocombustíveis, Resiestrela, Sociedade de Destilação da Longra, Sociedade Lusitana de Destilação and Torrejana, among others.

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Facts

CET - Energia e Biocombustíveis

Objectives

Professional Goals

Condições de Acesso

Partnerships

Contacts

Administrative Support Staff