Module 1 | Fundamentals of Anaerobic Digestion: This is the foundation for everything operators and anyone in the biogas industry needs to know. As such, almost every course will include and start with this module. We’ll cover the 4 steps of AD including the actual chemistry and biology so you know what to test for; vocabulary and concepts like BOD and VFA/Alk ratios; how to monitor AD performance; and how the primary characteristics of different digesters require a different approach to their operations.

Module 2 | Applying the Fundamentals to Operations: In this module, you’ll learn how to both optimize the performance of a digester and perhaps more importantly, how to avoid digester failures. We’ll cover sour digesters, upsets from loading feedstock too quickly, hydraulic overloads, inhibitor issues, temperature swings, FOG/crusting, and more.