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Certificate in Ethanol Production Unit [First Generation]

Certificate in Ethanol Production Unit [First Generation]

Original price was: ₹7,000.0.Current price is: ₹3,500.0.

This certificate program provides comprehensive training in first-generation ethanol production, focusing on the conversion of sugar- and starch-based feedstocks (such as sugarcane, corn, and wheat) into ethanol. Participants will gain hands-on experience in fermentation, distillation, and byproduct management, along with an understanding of industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

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Description

Course Duration

  • Total Hours: 80–120 hours (flexible, depending on institute)

  • Mode of Delivery: Classroom lectures, lab sessions, and industry visits

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum 10+2 (Science/Diploma in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering preferred)

  • Professionals working in sugar mills, distilleries, or biofuel industries may also apply

Course Modules

  1. Introduction to Biofuels & Ethanol Production

    • Overview of biofuels

    • Types of ethanol (1st, 2nd, 3rd gen)

    • Global & Indian ethanol market trends

  2. Feedstock for First-Generation Ethanol

    • Sugar-based (sugarcane, molasses)

    • Starch-based (corn, wheat, cassava)

    • Quality parameters & pretreatment

  3. Fermentation Technology

    • Yeast strains & enzyme systems

    • Batch vs. continuous fermentation

    • Fermentation monitoring & troubleshooting

  4. Distillation & Dehydration

    • Principle of distillation (beer column, rectifier)

    • Molecular sieve dehydration (fuel-grade ethanol)

    • Energy optimization techniques

  5. Byproduct Management

    • DDGS (Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles)

    • CO₂ recovery & utilization

    • Effluent treatment methods

  6. Plant Operations & Safety

    • Process flow diagrams (PFDs) & P&IDs

    • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

    • Hazard analysis (HAZOP) & safety protocols

  7. Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

    • Government policies (e.g., EBP – Ethanol Blending Program)

    • Pollution control board norms

    • Carbon footprint assessment

Practical Training

  • Lab sessions on sugar testing, fermentation, and distillation

  • Industrial visits to ethanol production plants

  • Simulation software training (optional)

Career Opportunities

  • Ethanol Plant Operator/Technician

  • Process Engineer in Biofuel Industries

  • Quality Control Analyst

  • Research Associate in Renewable Energy

Certification

Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of exams and practical assessments.

Who Should Enroll?

  • Engineering students (Chemical, Biotechnology, Mechanical)

  • Professionals in sugar mills, breweries, and distilleries

  • Entrepreneurs exploring biofuel ventures

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