One-day course
Who it is for:
Technicians and individuals intending to learn how to install, maintain and repair biomass equipment. Design engineers. Architects.
Location: Edinburgh Napier University
When: 7th November 2012
Courses run on a regular basis. Contact us to book your place now.
Course content:
Introduction
Where does biomass fit in a developed energy market? Defining biomass – when is biomass sustainable? The importance of moisture content. Identifying feedstock and technology type.
Anaerobic Digestion
Size of resource and potential Different feedstocks Different processes and applications.
Liquid Biofuels
Size of resource and potential Different feedstocks Different processes and applications.
Biomass for heating systems
Combustion, pyrolysis and gasification. Different fuel types, their availability and characteristics. Different types of combustion equipment and their characteristics Fuel storage Sizing of boilers and storage Standards and regulations The Renewable Heat Incentive Case Studies
Biomass combined heat and power
Different technology types Scale Pros and cons of different approaches Importance of heat load Tri-generation Financial support mechanisms Case studies
Galileo Certificate Provided.
Cost: £180
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