1. “Update and expand the scope of Biosystems Engineering programs of studies placing emphasis in the areas of bio-fuels, bio-materials and quality of products”
J.P. Douzals,
F. Cointault,
B. Tisseyre,
H. Nicolas

2. Table1 : Production of biodiesel in the EU
Tons
Biodiesel production started in 1992 financed by Total.

3. Table 2 : Production of bioethanol and ETBE in the EU
Bioethanol production started in 1999 with 4 plants financed by cooperative
groups.

4. Table 3 : Expected Production of bioethanol and Biodiesel in France

5. Other biomass valorization
heat and electricity : Wood (76%), Wastes (19%) and Biogas (3%)
Biomaterials :
Bioplastics
Fibers and compounds
Paper Industry
Biomolecules

6. A questionnaire was sent to main HEI

7. 1- Existing Courses/modules
Case of Agrocampus Ouest
Biofuels : Biofuels origin and processing, technical,
economical & environmental criteria for substitution
Optional Agric. Sc.
Master 1
20 h Lecture
Energy & Agriculture: Main production chains. Environmental benefits.
Specialization Rural Eng. Master 2
3 h Lecture
Energy and Sustainability : Energy productions, production chains, energy management.
18 h Project
Agric. Products & by-products valorization
(food & non-food)
Doctoral course
Research project

8. 1- Existing Courses/modules
Case of Montpellier SupAgro
Biofuels : Biofuel inFarm production and engine adaptations. Energetic Yield Analysis
Compulsory Agronomist
Bachelor
1 h Lecture
2 h Lecture
Biofuels and Sustainability : Processing Biodiesel and Bioethanol, critical analysis
Optional Sustainable development
Master 1
3 h Lecture
Biofuels and Sustainability : Raw materials, Pyrolysis, Biogas, Bioethanol, Biodiesel, fuels additives from biomass, producing Hydrogen from biomass.
Specialization Green Chemistry.
Master 2
20 h Lecture
Biomaterials / polymers : Typology, Processing examples, paper, plastics and natural polymers, composites, Rubber, Fiber-based materials, Proteins-based polymers.

9. 1- Existing Courses/modules
Case of Enesad Dijon
Biofuels : Veg. Oil origin and processing.
Specialization Agric. Eng. Master 2
2 h Lecture
Biomaterials : Processing examples and agro-ressources valorization
3 h Lecture
Projects on Biofuels : Effects of Veg oil storage conditions on energetical performances.
Ag. Sc. compulsory
Master 1
Agr. Eng. Bachelor 3
140 h Project
Renewable Energies : Energetical context of 5 renewable energies, Energy saving.
Specialization Agric. Eng. Master 2
4 h Lecture
Agric. Products valorization and processing ability : Energetical and food strategies for agric. Products. Biotechnology and genetics supply.
Compulsory Food Eng. Master 2
Bachelor 3

10. 1- Existing Courses/modules Case of Toulouse AgriCampus
Biofuels : Biofuel inFarm production and engine modifications.
Compulsory Agric. Eng. Bachelor 3
4 h Lecture
Biomaterials : Wood, paper and fiber processing
4 h Lecture
Biofuels : Energetical Efficiency and engine adaptations
Biomaterials : Non-food valorization of Agric. Products.
150 h Project
Using Precision Agric. Tools for Biofuels LCA
Compulsory Agronomist
Master 2
Biofuels : Didactics of emerging and controversial knowledge
Doctorate course
Research Project

11. 1- Existing Courses/modules
Some universities or HE institutions are offering courses related
to non-food valorization of agric. products :
ENSAM (mechanical eng. HEI) : energetical valorization of biomass
INP Toulouse (chemical eng. HEI) : Bachelor + Optionals
in master programs : Veg. lipids or proteins chemistry, non-food valorization.

12. 3- Current education and research infrastructure
2- Students enrolment
Locally these courses are compulsory or optional for students in Agr. Sc.
In case of optionals or specializations (Rural Eng., Green Chemistry,
Agric. Eng.), recruitment is not specific.
3- Current education and research infrastructure
Bioenergies &renewable energies are promoted by Ministry of Education
HE Institutions have a relative autonomy and can easily adapt modules
Major Research Institutes are involved in Bioenergy production evaluation
(LCA, CO2 balance, economical and environmental impact…)
But very few research in Bioenergy plants design, biomaterials properties

13. 4- specific Research Groups
Biofuels & biomolecules : Chemical Eng., petrol companies, food industry
Biomass valorization : mechanical eng.
Where is a place for Agric. Eng. ?
Effects of Veg oil storage conditions on energetical performances.
Energetical Efficiency and engine adaptations
Using Precision Agric. Tools for Biofuels LCA
Mechanical properties of biomaterials, …
But still local & emerging projects

14. 5- Current situation & perspectives of Biofuels and Biomaterials
Intentions : National workplans
Develop Bioenergies
Maintain Wood energy
Develop Biomaterials & Bioplastics
Develop Waste bio-management
The current situation :
Tax cut-off on Biofuels will desappear in 2009
CO2 tax on new vehicles is discouraging E85
Veg. Oil is restricted to farmers use.
Electricity from biomass is bought at very low price
Bioplastics development at larger scale would need increasing surface

15. Conclusion : potential needs of the sector
Biofuels & Biomaterials : An opportunity for students
Important local needs connected to cooperatives, farmer associations, SMEs
A knowledge of agriculture constraints for the organization of the supply chain
Need of technical and economical references in order to design and optimize
production plants.
The relative autonomy of HE Institutions induces adaptative programs of study.
But the global concept of Biosystems Engineering has to be stabilised as may be
subjected to competition with chemical engineering HEI area of expertise
This sector is still emergent. A more systematic study should be done to estimate
the job market opportunities and qualifications.

16. “Update and expand the scope of Biosystems Engineering programs of studies placing emphasis in the areas of bio-fuels, bio-materials and quality of products”
Thank You !
J.P. Douzals
F. Cointault
B. Tisseyre
H. Nicolas