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Course Description:
The Biogas Technician Training Course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, install, operate, and maintain biogas systems. The program covers various aspects of biogas technology, including system design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
- Overview
- General Objectives
- Specific Objectives
- Expected Outputs
- An Overview of Biogas
- Benefits and Uses of Biogas
- Bio- Slurry(Benefits and Uses of Bio-Slurry)
- History of Biogas in Kenya
- Challenges Facing Biogas in Kenya
- Milestones of Biogas in Kenya
- Types of Biogas Designs
- An Overview of Biogas Plant Size Selection
- Factors affecting the size of a biogas plant
- An Overview
- Factors Affecting Site Selection of Biogas Plants
- Biogas construction considerations
- Biogas Plant Construction Materials Bricks
- Biogas Plant Construction Parameters
- Excavation and Layout of Biogas Plant
- Excavation of the base
- Pit Excavation: Methods of Digging the Pit
- Location of the Centre of the Biogas Cylinder
- Leveling of the Base
- Casting of Base Concrete
- Brick Work
- Construction of the brick pillar
- Design of Hooks
- Inlet and Outlet Pipe Installation
- Plastering the Digester Wall
- Support of the Lower Part of the Digester
- Curing of the wall
- Dome Construction
- The steps in fixation of the dome gas pipe are
as follows: - Sealing of the dome involves the following:
- Plastering of the dome takes place in the
following stages: - Mixing Chamber Construction
- Steps in construction of a mixing chamber
- Expansion Chamber Construction
- Factors to Consider in Biogas Pipeline
Installation - Precautions in Biogas Pipeline Installation
- Leak Checking in Biogas Pipeline Installation
- Conclusion
OPERATION OF BIOGAS PLANTS AFTER INSTALLATION
- Operation of the biogas plant
BIOGAS PLANT TROUBLESHOOTING
- Problems that Lead to Troubleshooting in Biogas Plants
- Summary of problems, causes and remedies in
a biogas plant
TRAINERS / FACILITATORS: The trainers are experts in the Biogas Technology, Renewable Energy, Research and Sustainable Development.
TRAINING DURATION: This course takes 1 month ( 17 working days ) subject to the number of sessions taken per day
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES: The theoretical training is conducted in an ordinary classroom setting while practical classes is conducted in the field during industrial attachment. This enables the participants to to have an access to relevant biogas equipment, tools, and resources. E -Learning Resources are also provided to enhance learning.
FEES STRUCTURE: The cost for the training is KShs. 50,000/- per person for Kenyans. This fee covers training costs and other necessities for a conducive training environment.
Participants are expected to arrange for their own accommodation near the training venue.
EXAMINATION BODY: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate from the Higher Institute of Applied Learning.
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT: As part of the training program, participants will have the opportunity to go through a 1 to 2 months industrial attachment for hands-on experience in a real-world setting. This will enable them to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical setting.
PREREQUISITES: Participants are required to have a basic education with some understanding of technical concepts and preferably some experience in the field of electrical installation or related industries.
TARGET GROUP: The course is open but not limited to Farmers, energy system designers, engineers, installers, project developers, vocational instructors, vendors, Operation and Maintenance technicians, and renewable energy companies.