IBBK is organizing highly successful in-depth biogas and anaerobic digestion training courses in Germany for many years. The training course will enhance your knowledge on anaerobic digestion and the sustainability/efficiency of biogas plants.The focus of this training course is to combine practical experience with theoretical and scientific knowledge. IBBK Fachgruppe Biogas and the University of Hohenheim are the organizers and conductors of this in depth training course. This ensures, that participants have the full benefit of substantial and long term practical and theoretical experiences, which senior experts within the German Biogas Industry are providing. Preliminary Program (subject to change)Monday, 14 SeptemberWelcome to the seminarReport on the current situation and prospects of frame conditions for biogas technology in Germany and Europe.Decision criteria for a biogas plantIntroduction into design, planning and process engineeringIntroduction into plant technologyOptional: Meet & greet at a typical swabian restaurant in Stuttgart city Tuesday, 15 SeptemberIntroduction into calculation and feasibility studiesSubstrate input, gas yield according to the substrates - choosing the right substrateFundamentals of biological process controlMeasurement and data record for process optimisationWednesday, 16 SeptemberProcess monitoring and trouble shootingIn-situ process control1/2-day field tripThursday, 17 SeptemberProcess and external heat and gas engineeringBiogas specific building materialsPlanning and designing of stirring and mixing technology for digesters, mixing pits and storageSafety features of biogas plants and equipmentFriday, 18 SeptemberEcological manure managementCo-generation to heat and power – gas utilizationProspects of biogas utilizationClosing with a visit at the laboratories of the University Hohenheim