The operation of a biogas plant makes various legal, technical, biological and organisatory demands on the operator. The implementation of all the necessary measures is time intensive and requires specialised knowledge. Krieg & Fischer Ingenieure GmbH offers a wide range of services designed to support you in the operation of your biogas plant. Our aim is the reduction of your work load while simultaneously improving the safety of your biogas plant. Our portfolia of operator service has a modulare construction.
Modul 1: Biological support
Laboratory data interpretation and recommendations for substrate feeding.
Modul 2: Hazard assessment
Preparation of a hazard assessment for the operation of a biogas plant.
Evaluation of plant safety and development of appropriate safety measures.
Modul 3: Explosion safety document and layout
Preparation of an explosion safety document including explosion zones layout
drawing for the operation of a biogas plant. Evaluation of appropriate
safety measures.
Modul 4: Explosion protection inspection
Visual inspection and documentation control of devices in explosive areas.
Gas leakage measurement at critical devices.
Modul 7: Maintenance schedule
Implementation of all necessary maintenance tasks for the specific biogas
plant into maintenance software. The software reminds the operator of pending
tasks and provides a tool for professional recording of completed maintenance work.
Modul 8: Functional safety (SIL)
Identification of risks from instrumented systems. Determination of the
required Safety Integrity Level (SIL).
Modul 9: Safety-related support for cleaning of digestion tanks
Determination of required work steps and preparation of a hazard assessment
for cleaning a digestion tank. On-site instruction in safety procedures for
internal and external workers.
Modul 10: Instruction of external companies
Safety-related instruction of external companies for high-risk work.
Examination of necessary documentation (e.g., hazard assessment) provided
by the external company.
Modul 11: Yearly operator training
On-site safety-related operator training. Presentation of various topics
adapted to the needs of the specific biogas plant.
Modul 12: Emergency plan and safety exercise
Identification of possible emergencies and preparation of an emergency plan.
Presentation of the emergency plan and execution of a safety exercise during
an on-site visit.
Modul 13: Technical guideline for handling hazardous materials (TRGS 529)
On-site assessment regarding conformity with the current German guideline
TRGS 529 (work for production of biogas). Review of existing hazard assessments
and implementation of new standards required by TRGS 529.
Modul 14: Revision of hazardous incident document
Revision of the legally required hazardous incident documentation.
Modul 15: Verification of insurance cover
Review and inspection of existing or future business interruption insurance
contracts by an experienced lawyer. Recommendations for improvement.