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Masterclass | Optimising the biomethane yield of an AD plant
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Description
Many biogas plants are not operating and functioning at full capacity and are unintentionally underperforming. The anaerobic digestion process and its associated technologies require solid understanding and practical skills to ensure the highest efficiency and yield.
By deepening knowledge of the key technological and operational aspects, financial returns can be significantly improved.
This one-day course start focusing on the anaerobic digestion (AD) process (from hydrolysis to methanogenesis), and the physical and chemical conditions necessary for optimal performance.
Different types of feedstocks will be examined in relation to their impact on the AD process and technologies, with an emphasis on maximising biogas and biomethane yields.
From an operational perspective, the course covers the key aspects of controlling and monitoring the biomethane yield, including the upgrading process.Participants will also learn about common malfunctions, interferences, potential pitfalls, and effective troubleshooting techniques.
The course includes case studies, offering opportunities for Q&A, discussion, and knowledge sharing with experts in both the technological and operational fields.
Programme
- Technological components and sensitivities of a biogas plant.
- Feedstock types and their characteristics.
- Anaerobic digestion technologies and digester requirements.
- Impacts of pollutants: de-sulphuring, de-nitrification and H2S mitigating.
- Biomethane potential, BMP.
- Cleaning and upgrading techniques.
- Critical points of methane slip in the biomethane production process.
- CASE STUDY: De-risking choices in technological design.
- Balancing, controlling and optimising the biomethane yield.
- Smart monitoring techniques.
- Trouble shooting techniques: main types of malfunctions.
- Special operations: shut down, ramp-up, start-up.
- CASE STUDY: De-risking operational conditions.
Who should attend?
Technical operators, technical engineers, operational managers, technology suppliers, equipment suppliers, biogas project developers, sustainability managers, maintenance managers.
What are the advantages?
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the biomethane production process.
- Learn how to control the production process of biomethane in an effective way.
- Understand the critical parameters of anaerobic digestion (AD) and how to control the AD process.
- Explore the various feedstocks and their impact on biogas yield.
- Identify common types of malfunction and learn practical troubleshooting techniques.
- Discover how to keep biogas operations safe over a prolonged period.
- Examine real-world case studies, potential pitfalls and solutions for daily operations.
- Benefit from expert insights and share best practices through interactive discussions.
Trainers
Thierry Arnaud