Section outline

  • Making Fuels from Algae

    Credits: 9 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course is an overview of the process of converting raw algal biomass into biofuels.

    Topics:

    • Algal biology
    • Algal cultivation
    • Downstream processing: harvesting and dewatering
    • Current practices for lipid extraction from algae
    • Algal biofuel conversion technologies
    • Distribution and utilization
    • Resource requirements for different cultivation approaches
    • Large demands for water for cultivation
    • Recycling and disposal of water used in cultivation
    • Location of algal cultivation facilities near carbon-dioxide emitting industries
    • Commercial co-products from algae
    • Transportation and storage issues of raw biomass and fuel intermediates
    • Meeting fuel regulatory requirements and gaining customer acceptance

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

    Important – Payment is required prior to printing of your certificate of completion.

    We operate on a trust-based model. You are welcome to complete Steps 1 through 3 to fully review the course material at your leisure. 

    When you are ready to download and print your Certificate of Completion, we ask that payment has been completed for either the Unlimited Plan or individual PDH credit(s). Clicking the download button below serves as your digital confirmation that payment has been made.

    For a quick overview of our site's policies, please click here: (FAQs)

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: for chemical, civil, mechanical, and environmental engineers interested in learning about the potential for producing biofuels from cultivating algae.
    Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy

    Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)