Short course

Distance

£ 480 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Languages

    English

  • Duration

    3 Months

  • 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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Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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.

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Subjects

  • Renewable Energy
  • Biomass
  • Physics principles
  • Standards and regulations
  • Design guidance

Teachers and trainers (1)

The Renewable Energy Institute

The Renewable Energy Institute

Renewable Energy Training Provider

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

£ 480 VAT inc.