2nd Edition Course Design and Construction of Biogas/Biomethane Plants

The online course "Design and Construction of Biogas/Biomethane Plants for Engineers" offers specialized training in the design, sizing, and technical-economic evaluation of anaerobic digestion facilities for the treatment of organic waste. It is aimed at professionals in the agri-food sector who wish to acquire specific skills in biogas and biomethane production technologies within the framework of the bioeconomy and the energy transition.

This course provides the necessary tools to apply the knowledge acquired in the analysis, planning, and execution of energy recovery projects. It is especially useful for those seeking to join engineering teams, environmental consulting firms, or agro-industrial management companies, or to start a business in the renewable energy sector by utilizing organic waste.

Over the course of 37.5 hours—15 hours of instruction and 22.5 hours of additional student work—the course covers the operation of the biological process of anaerobic digestion, the analysis of raw materials (including animal by-products and agricultural byproducts), and the technical criteria for the design of each plant component: digesters, pretreatment systems, biogas upgrading, and digestate storage and management. Key aspects such as applicable regulations, the economic and energy viability of the project, and business models based on the valorization of co-products are also addressed.

Goals

• Understanding the principles of anaerobic digestion and its application in the utilization of organic waste.
• To train in the technical design of biogas and biomethane plants, adapted to different scales and raw material sources.
• Analyze the economic, energy and environmental viability of energy valorization projects.
• To delve deeper into the regulatory framework and legal requirements, including animal by-products and fertilizers.
• Become familiar with the operation, maintenance, and safety of real facilities.