Question

What are the precautions in operation of biogas plants?

Answer 1

The economic efficiency of a properly planned biogas plant is determined by the availability and capacity utilisation of the process as a whole. Key factors are the functionality and operational reliability of the technology employed, and consistently high degradation performance within the biological process. As the operation of technical facilities is subject to inevitable malfunctions, appropriate tools must be on hand in order to detect such malfunctions and identify and rectify the fault. Process control is always performed in interaction with the personnel, although the degree of automation can vary extremely widely.

Answer 2

In biogas plants manure is anaerobically digested and the resultant biogas produced is primarily composed of methane, carbon dioxide and less amounts of hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and other gases.

If precautions are not taken, minor incidents to serious mishaps can happen in these plants leading to physical as well as chemical damage to personnel and property. They typically include drowning, falls, explosion, asphyxiation, diseases and gas (hydrogen sulfide) poisoning.

Some general safety measures in biogas plants are as follows. It is important that they meet the international standards.

• The building should be explosion-resistant and materials corrosion-proof.
• The electrical equipment and supplies should be of high quality.
• Stringent and professional training has to be provided for all the personnel with regards to operations and safety. They should follow best-practices.
• Restrict entry only to trained personnel.
• Operating instructions, instruction manuals , safety manual, etc. should be easily accessible.
• The plants have to be provided with sufficient safety equipment and gear like gas sensors, smoke detectors, safety gear like self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), safety harness, etc.
• Regular rick assessment and maintenance   have to be done by professional agencies.
• Potentially explosive or dangerous areas have to be classified and  identified by appropriate signage .
• Any suspicious situation should be reported immediately to avoid any possible disasters.
• Finally, do not work on your own! (always at least 2 persons)

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