LMS - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

Course Outline: EN2204 Biogas Technology (2:15 T + 30 P)

Course Description

This course has been designed to provide basic knowledge on biogas technology. The following subtopics will be covered at the end of the course.

Importance of biogas production, biological process involved in anaerobic digestion, suitable raw materials, factors affecting for biogas production, uses of biogas, designing of small biogas digesters, construction of a digester, design parameters of large scale biogas reactors, large scale biogas reactors for electricity generation, uses of digested material etc.

 Objective of the Course

The main objective of this course is to deliver knowledge, skill and practical experience on biogas technology.

 Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the students will be able to;

• Explain the biological process involved in anaerobic digestion
• Explain the sub-processes involved in anaerobic digestion
• Identify the different types of biogas digesters
• List the factors affecting for biogas production
• Design a biogas systems for home gardens
• Sizing of large scale biogas reactors
• Demonstrate the various uses of digested material
• Describe/demonstrate various application of biogas

GIS and remote sensing tools are useful components in almost any aspect of modern science, technology and management disciplines today. It helps for effective utilization of limited natural resources in various activities from average regional planning aspects up to global military purposes. It is also an essential tool for emerging smart agriculture based systems today. Therefore, the aim of this course is to provide the students with essential subject matter components in GIS and remote sensing in natural resource management. The core subject themes are included from data acquisition up to various mode of graphical presentations and field operations. The course will also provide the students with hands on experience of data acquisition and handling, mapping, multivariate data handling, aerial photography, and Image analysis, interpretation including a case study: project based on selected theme of Sri Lankan map (disaster risk/ poverty etc.)

This is compulsory Two credit course module for the Degree Program Bachelor of Science in Green Technology for Semester 3-1