Short course
Distance
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Languages
English
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Duration
3 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
Discover the advantages of installing and investing in biomass projects and systems.
This course covers entry level theory before building upon this with more advanced content.
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About this course
There are no pre-requisites for enrolment as the course is taught at an entry level and builds up to more advanced topics on the subject area of each module. A reasonable standard of education is expected alongside a keen interest in renewable and sustainable energy, but otherwise we have no formal requirements for enrolment.
Galileo Master Certificate
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Subjects
- Renewable Energy
- Biomass
- Physics principles
- Standards and regulations
- Design guidance
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Course programme
This accredited course equips participants with the latest knowledge on how to evaluate the benefits of adopting biomass systems, design a biomass installation and take advantage of incentives available. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables and biomass industry, both locally and internationally; and is suitable for those with both a basic and advanced understanding of the sector.
- What is biomass?
- Market, resources and targets overview
- The physics principles
- How biomass works (energy content, types of technologies, moisture content)
- Design guidance (sizing, selecting, autonomy, storage, manufacturers)
- Types of technologies: anaerobic digestion (bio-methane), gasification, pyrolysis, dual fuel, heating and power efficiencies
- Environmental impact and analysis
- Finance, regulation and incentives (RHI, MCS)
- Case studies, best practice analysis, manufacturers
- Simulation tools
- Standards
- References and further reading
- Trade bodies and support
Biomass
