MASTERCLASS Anaerobic Digestion

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1 MASTERCLASS Anaerobic Digestion Biological Process and Technologies. Start-up and Process Control. Biogas 15 th July Lisbon Portugal h

2 CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW WHO SHOULD ATTEND TIMETABLE LECTURERS SPONSORS LOCATION MASTERCLASS ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FEES AND REGISTRATION DOCUMENTATION ACCOMMODATION FURTHER INFORMATION REGISTRATION FORM

3 1. OVERVIEW This interactive Masterclass offers an expert overview of the current issues and developing trends in ANAEROBIC DIGESTION. With in-depth technical and planning analysis and advice on topics regarding biological process and upcoming technologies, plant start-up, facilities process control and biogas upgrading for industry application, this Masterclass aims to build full confidence in understanding this important subject for the development of the waste industry. It will be a special meeting place for all companies and other stakeholders along the entire value chain within the anaerobic digestion community to meet and discuss the latest perspectives and challenges facing the sector. Hear from industry leaders and technical experts on the latest developments and processes making an impact and driving this future energy potential. Attend and gain the benefits of understanding the critical points and the key terms, so you can act in this market with confidence and solve your problems using the best available and economically achievable technology. As a delegate, you will learn about the key areas to focus on and major points to consider in operation and maintenance of anaerobic digestion plants. 2. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This Masterclass is designed to: Senior executives from companies with anaerobic digestion facilities Senior executives from energy and utilities companies Heads of anaerobic digestion plants Anaerobic digestion project developers and technology suppliers Waste management specialists National and local governments Policy makers Research and academic organizations Consultants 3

4 3. TIMETABLE 14:00-15:30 Keynote Lecture Future Trends for the Anaerobic Digestion Application. Michael Kottner, DE President of GERBIO, German Biogas and Bioenergy Society 15:30-15:50 Coffee-break Communications 15:50-16:10 MBT plants for municipal solid waste the importance of an efficient removal of impurities from organic material prior its anaerobic digestion. R. Nimmrichter, O. Muck, M. Ernst, Stephan Schulte BTA International, DE P. Bozano Biotec Sistemi, IT Tiago Faria EFACEC Engenharia e Sistemas, PT 16:10-16:30 Digestão Anaeróbia de RSU: Oportunidades e desafios. Anaerobic Digestion of MSW: Opportunities and challenges. Tiago Faria, M. Vieira, V. Rosa, I. Moura EFACEC Engenharia e Sistemas, PT Stephan Schulte BTA International, DE 16:50-17:10 Biogas Upgrade: Refinement of raw biogas to biomethane for grid supply and motor vehicle operation - advantages and technical challenges. Stefan Loblich AST Ambiente, AT 17:20-18:30 Round Table Future trends for Biogas Valorization in Portugal Santino di Berardino, LNEG, Unidade de Bioenergia Madalena Alves, UMinho, DEB Elizabeth Fernandes, ULisboa, ISA Luís Arroja, UAveiro, CESAM Nuno Pinto, SULDOURO Nuno Moreira, SONORGÁS Filipe Vasconcelos, ADENE * Inês Diogo, APA DGEG * AdP * * to be confirmed 4

5 4. LECTURERS Michael Köttner Michael Köttner is an Agricultural Biologist with more than 20 years of experience in the field of biogas. Since 1992 he has been working as course conductor and instructor in adult education programmes, as well as a consultant focusing on biogas and renewable energies. He is founder of the German Biogas Association and was leading Germany's first Biogas Information Office in the Hohenlohe Farming College. In 2001 Michael founded IBBK where he works as CEO and senior expert focusing on Biogas and Bioenergy Technology doing mainly consulting work and implementing one of Germany's first intensive training courses for biogas operators. Due to IBBK's worldwide network and Michael's international activities and experience in European Biogas networks he additionally possesses good knowledge about biogas related issues (e.g. digester technology, legislation) in different European countries. He is also President at German Society for Sustainable Biogas and Bioenergy Utilization. 5

6 Mr. Stephan Schulte is Sales Manager from BTA International GmbH. He made his degree in Environmental Technology at the Technical University of Berlin in 1996, being one of the main subjects Waste Treatment Technologies. Since 2001 he is involved in the project development of biogas plants, initially for the energetic valorization of agricultural residues and since 2007, year at which he joined BTA International, for the treatment of organic waste from municipal, industrial and commercial sources. As he grew up in Mexico City and therefore speaks Spanish as well as some Portuguese he is responsible within the company for the South European markets, having participated in various MBT and AD projects in Portugal or Spain. In this frame he was responsible for the tendering process, as well as for commercial and communication issues for the refurbishment project of the Methanization Line from Ecoparque Burgos, one of the key subjects of his presentation on the importance of an efficient removal of impurities from organic material prior its anaerobic digestion. Tiago Faria is Director in Efacec, since 2009, with the responsibility of the Waste Solid Division. Between 2002 and 2009 worked in TRATOLIXO, EIM, as Strategic, Innovation and Developing Managing Director and Operational Managing Director. Between 1997 and 2002 worked in the Ministry of Agriculture with the responsibility for the quality control in water, sludge, solid waste and fertilizers analysis and participate in studies, projects and European technical committees on Waste and Water Management. Is education started with a Biochemistry Diploma at the Faculty of Science in the University of Lisbon, a Post-Graduate Diploma at the Faculty of Science and Technology at the New University of Lisbon, a Master Degree and PhD at the Technical University of Lisbon. Stefan Löblich is Managing Director at AST - Soluções e Serviços de Ambiente. Since 1995 he has been working in the environmental area in a wide field of activities. He lives since 1998 in Portugal and worked in different companies in the area of: landfill technology, landfill gas, mechanical biological waste treatment plants, leachate treatment, membrane technologies, anaerobic digestion, biogas plants, and biogas valorization and purification. Stefan has experience in plant design and operation, especially for membrane plants. He is actively executing projects in Portugal and Spain and expanding the activity to Africa and South America. 6

7 5. SPONSORS Their support was of utmost importance to bring you this programme. 7

8 6. LOCATION The Masterclass will take place at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), which is located in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. More detailed information about how to find your way can be found at IST Location (Mapa do Campus) Pavilhão Central, room GA.5 7. MASTERCLASS ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Susete Martins Dias is Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Member of IBB, Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, international expert in waste management, member of GRAPESB (Waste Group of APESB) and President of the Organizing Committee of VIII Jornadas Técnicas Internacionais de Resíduos / Waste International Technical Conference, in Lisbon. Luis Marinheiro is an Environmental Engineer and senior international consultant in waste management. He is member of GRAPESB (Waste Group of APESB) and currently represents APESB, as National Member, in ISWA s Working Group on Landfill. Mário Russo is Coordinator Professor at Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (Portugal), international expert in waste management, Coordinator of GRAPESB (Waste Group of APESB) and represents Portugal in the ISWA General Assembly, as National Member. 8

9 8. FEES AND REGISTRATION The registration fee is 50 Euro (before 15 th June) or 75 Euro (after 15 th June) (excluding taxes) and includes participation in the Masterclass, coffee-break and documentation. The registration shall be made by sending to the Secretariat the registration form, duly completed and accompanied by the respective proof of payment. Only in this way the registration will be taken as valid. Payments can be made by check or money order from APESB or by bank transfer to the NIB (Swift code: CGDIPTPL / IBAN: PT ), sending proof of payment that identifies participant(s) to apesb@apesb.org. 9. DOCUMENTATION Lecture and communications resumes will be distributed. The presentations and other documentation will be available electronically after the Masterclass to the participants. 10. ACCOMMODATION All participants make their own hotel reservations. The following website might help you in locating a suitable hotel: The cost for accommodation is not included in the registration fee and is to be paid by the participant. 11. FURTHER INFORMATION For further information about the Masterclass, including available sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please contact: Dra. Carla Galier APESB, Av. do Brasil, n.º 101 (LNEC-DHA-NES), Lisboa, PORTUGAL Tel: Fax: apesb@apesb.org 9

10 12. REGISTRATION FORM MASTERCLASS Anaerobic Digestion: Biological Process and Technologies. Start-up and Process Control. Biogas Name: Organization: VAT Number: Address: Postal code: City: Country: - REGISTRATION FORM - Tel: Fax: Data: Signature: Total Due Payment: By Check: Check Number By Bank Transfer: Bank Transfer Number 10

11 Instructions for Bank Transfer: Account Holders Name: APESB Account Number: IBAN: PT Bank Name: Caixa Geral de Depósitos Praça de Alvalade, nº 6A Lisboa, Bank Address: Portugal SWIFT/BIC Code: CGDIPTPL Please note that all bank costs and money transfer costs, and other fees Notes: charged, must be prepaid by the registrant. Please do not forget to ask your bank to include your name as the issuer (originator) of the transfer. Other Instructions: Please fulfill this registration form and send it back to: Dra. Carla Galier APESB, Av. do Brasil, n.º 101 (LNEC-DHA-NES), Lisboa PORTUGAL Tel: Fax: apesb@apesb.org Note: If payment has not been received prior to the masterclass your attendance is not guaranteed. 11