Print this page An Introduction to Operation and Maintenance of Landfill Gas Systems
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION
2. EXTRACTION WELLS
3. LFG MONITORING PROBES
4. LFG MONITORING EQUIPMENT
5. CONDENSATE COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
6. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn about site specific monitoring programs;
- Learn the fundamental requirements for extraction wells;
- Find out how frequently extraction wells should be monitored;
- Learn the importance of balancing techniques for multiple extraction wells;
- Learn about perimeter LFG migration control;
- Learn how to address leachate blockage issues at extraction wells;
- Learn about the importance of monitoring conditions that may lead to landfill fires; and
- Learn how to employ LFG monitoring probes.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers, landfill operators and construction managers wanting an introduction to operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection systems.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give professional engineers, landfill operators and construction managers an introduction to operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection systems.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to landfill gas collection and management systems and equipment.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Operation and Maintenance of Landfill Gas Systems
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Course Summary
After completion of this course you will be prepared to address land fill gas monitoring, collection and control issues.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
