Checklist for the Construction of a Biogas Plant

Checklist for building a biogas plant

1. Finishing the planning, i.e. site evaluation, determination of energy demand and biomass supply / biogas yield, plant sizing, selection of plant design, how and where to use the biogas, etc., in accordance with the planning guide
   
2. Stipulate the plant's location and elaborate a site plan, including all buildings, gas pipes, gas appliances and fields to be fertilized with digested slurry
3. Draft a technical drawing showing all plant components, i.e. mixing pit, connection to stabling, inlet / outlet, digester, gas-holder, gas pipes, slurry storage
   
4. Preparation of material / personnel requirements list and procurement of materials needed for the chosen plant:
   • bricks / stones / blocks for walls and foundation
   • sand, gravel
   • inlet / outlet pipes
   • metal parts (sheet metal, angle irons, etc.)
   • gas pipes and fittings
   • paint and sealants
   • gas appliances
   • tools
   • mason and helper
   • unskilled labor
   • workshop for metal (gas-holder) and pipe installation
5. Material / personnel assignment planning, i.e. procedural planning and execution of:
   • excavation
   • foundation slab
   • digester masonry
   • gasholder
   • rendering and sealing the masonry
   • mixing pit - slurry storage pit
   • drying out the plant
   • installing the gas pipe
   • acceptance inspection
6. Regular building supervision
7. Commissioning
   • functional inspection of the biogas plant and its components
   • starting the plant
8. Filling the plant
9. Training the user