Anaerobic Digestion
Can Anaerobic Digestion Tackle Pharmaceutical Pollution in Our Sewers?
Wastewater treatment plants face a growing challenge with pharmaceutical compounds that resist traditional removal methods. Over 70% of pharmaceutical removal in anaerobic treatment occurs naturally through biodegradation or biotransformation processes. No other process can match it. This guide explores how Anaerobic Digestion and Pharmaceutical Residues interact within wastewater treatment systems that incorporate an anaerobic digestion […]
Stop Grit and Plastics Before They Wreck Your Biogas Plant!
How the Drycake Seditank and Plastifloat Keep Grit and Plastics Out of Your Biogas System When packaged food waste exits a depackager, it’s far from ready for the biogas reactor. Mixed into that organic “soup” are sand grains, glass shards, metal fragments, and bits of plastic (microplastic)—contaminants that can grind pumps to a halt, clog […]
Hydrolysis for Higher Biogas Production from Biowastes
Hydrolysis boosts biogas yield from biowastes by breaking down complex materials into simpler monomers, enhancing anaerobic digestion efficiency. Choosing the correct method—thermal, chemical, mechanical, or enzymatic—can significantly enhance outcomes, making it vital for high-yield renewable energy production from waste streams…
How to Use a Simple Biogas Scrubber to Purify Biogas
Discover how to purify biogas with a simple DIY scrubber, removing harmful hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. Enhance efficiency, protect equipment, and reduce costs with a water scrubbing system and iron oxide filter. Regular maintenance is crucial for cleaner, safer biogas ready for use…
Activated Carbon For Biogas Purification – Techniques: A One Page Guide
Struggling with impurities in biogas? You’re not alone. Many face the challenge of purifying biogas to ensure it’s suitable for use. One effective solution stands out: using activated carbon for biogas purification. This method targets pollutants like hydrogen sulphide and volatile organic compounds, ensuring cleaner, more efficient energy from sources such as agricultural waste and […]
Exploring the Role of Methanogens in Anaerobic Digestion
Discover the crucial role of methanogens in anaerobic digestion. These microscopic powerhouses convert organic waste into methane, optimizing renewable energy production from biogas systems. Learn how factors like temperature and pH impact their efficacy, and explore the versatility of species like Methanosarcina in boosting biogas yields…
Understanding the Impact of Ammonia Inhibitors on Anaerobic Digestion Efficiency
Ammonia inhibition poses a serious threat to anaerobic digestion, reducing efficiency and biogas production. By employing chemical inhibitors like metal ions and biochar, it’s possible to mitigate this toxicity. Selecting the right ammonia control strategy can significantly increase methane yields, enhancing renewable energy production…
Best CO2 Separation Membrane Tech for the Biogas Industry
Recent CO2 separation membrane developments promise cost reductions up to 70% for biogas purification. Top technologies offer high methane recovery rates, low energy use, and moisture resistance, enhancing scalability and ROI. Biogas facilities can now economically produce renewable natural gas with these innovations…
The American Biogas Council and BIOGAS AMERICAS 2026: Where the Biogas Industry Connects, Learns, and Grows
The American Biogas Council and BIOGAS AMERICAS 2026: Where the Biogas Industry Connects, Learns, and Grows Key Takeaways The American Biogas Council is the leading national trade association advancing biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) in the United States. ABC supports policy advocacy, industry education, market development, and professional networking across the biogas value chain. Biogas […]
Food Waste Pump Proves Itself at Largest US University Biogas Plant
A food waste pump for use in the anaerobic digestion process is any device that is designed to convey solid food scraps and wastewater as a slurry without clogging up, allowing it to be pumped through pipes to feed biogas digester tanks. Key Takeaways Michigan State University’s biogas plant has successfully operated with a Landia […]
Managed Services for Construction Businesses – Outsourcing IT for Biogas EPC Contractors
It’s quite likely that biogas EPC contractors reading this could benefit from engaging managed services for construction businesses. Recent reports all say the same thing: it’s time for construction contractors to wake up. As a group, our industry is famous for being slow to adopt new technology. We are lagging behind on modern IT services […]
England’s Food Waste Revolution: Why Composting-Only Tenders Miss a Golden Opportunity
England’s “Food Waste Revolution” is a government-driven initiative focused on mandatory, consistent food waste collection for households and businesses by April 2026, aiming to divert food from landfills into recycling for energy and compost. It has been designed to reduce waste across the food system, ultimately cutting environmental impact and improving resource efficiency. But, as […]
Biogas Plant Project: Plan, Design & Rough Cost Analysis
Explore the viability of biogas plant projects that convert organic waste into renewable energy and fertilizer. With costs typically ranging from $75-100 per cubic meter, proper sizing is key for optimal returns. Achieve ROI in 2-7 years by offsetting costs through energy production and by-products…
How to Increase Biogas Yield with Acetolactic Methanogens & Hydrogen-Oxidizing Methanogens
Increase biogas yield with optimized methanogenic pathways: acetoclastic and hydrogenotrophic methanogens boost outputs by 30-95%. Control temperature (35-55°C) and pH (6.8-7.5), enhance performance with bioaugmentation, and transform biogas plants into renewable energy powerhouses with targeted methanogen strategies. Discover how to harness these synergies effectively…
High Rate Anaerobic Digestion Plant Treats Wastewater Effluent Streams
Key Takeaways High-rate anaerobic digestion systems can process organic waste up to 10 times faster than conventional digesters while producing valuable biogas for renewable energy. The most efficient high-rate systems include UASB reactors, EGSB reactors, fixed-film reactors, anaerobic membrane bioreactors, and two-phase systems. Temperature control between 35-55°C and proper pH management (6.8-7.2) are critical factors […]
