Design and Construction
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 […]
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…
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 […]
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…
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 […]
The Role of Anaerobic Digestion in Wastewater Treatment – UASBs EGSBs CSTRs and Staging
Anaerobic digestion transforms wastewater into resources through biogas production, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. With systems like UASBs and EGSBs, it excels in industrial and low-strength waste treatment. Multi-phase staging boosts efficiency, driving sustainable wastewater solutions forward…
Fixed Dome Biogas Plant Design & Installation Guide
Fixed dome biogas plants offer a sustainable energy solution with lifespans over 20 years, converting waste into fuel. Their underground design provides natural pressure and temperature stability, saving surface space. Proper site selection and construction enhance efficiency, making them ideal for developing regions seeking energy independence…
Anaerobic Digestion Process Steps: From Trash to Cash
There are just four core biochemical anaerobic digestion process steps. They are Hydrolysis, where complex organic matter is broken into simple sugars and amino acids; Acidogenesis, where these are converted into volatile fatty acids, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide; Acetogenesis, where fatty acids are transformed into acetic acid, and finally Methanogenesis, where acetic acid, hydrogen, and […]
Smart Biogas Systems, Solutions & Benefits Overview
Smart biogas systems revolutionize renewable energy by integrating sensors and data analytics, boosting efficiency and safety. They cut greenhouse gas emissions, create valuable byproducts, and enable real-time monitoring for enhanced performance. This technology democratizes access to renewable energy for homes and businesses, offering new revenue streams…
Biogas Digester Tank Mixer Chosen for High Methane Output at New Taiwan AD Plant
Editor’s Note – August 2025 Update When we first published this article back in December 2021, it was in the early days of Taiwan’s ambitious journey into livestock-based biogas production. At the time, we spotlighted a rising star in digester mixing: the Landia GasMix system. Four years later, this is far from being old news. […]
Conveyor Belts for the Food Industry and Organic Waste Recycling
Find out about conveyor belts for the food industry, and you’ll know more about applying the same technology in the biowaste and food waste anaerobic digestion industry as well. That’s what we thought when we decided to blog about food industry conveyors. Read on and see what you think about these belts, and your comments […]
Anaerobic Digestion Plants: Process, Benefits & Efficiency.
Anaerobic digestion plants employ a natural biological process to turn organic matter, such as food waste and manure, into biogas and digestate. The biogas, primarily methane and carbon dioxide, can be used to generate electricity, heat, or even fuel vehicles. The digestate, a nutrient-rich substance, can be used as a fertilizer for agriculture. Key Takeaways […]
Digester Tankage
Today, we discuss the topic of digester tankage, otherwise known as anaerobic digestion tanks. Small Home/ Domestic Biogas Digester Tankage In this article, we start at the smallest scale of anaerobic digestion plant tankage, those being for single houses up to community-scale AD plants. Although time-honoured designs of buried AD plants, constructed in masonry, remain […]
Concrete vs Steel Biogas Tanks for Anaerobic Digestion Plants
Concrete vs. steel biogas tanks and which is the best material for Anaerobic Digestion Plants is the subject of this page, based on a Press Release provided by the precast concrete manufacturer, Whites Concrete. We refer to precast concrete units made and cured in the factory versus steel biogas tanks fabricated from mild steel panels […]
Biogas Plant Grit Removal Systems to Extract Digester Grit and Silt from AD Plants
In this article, learn about the Biogas Plant Grit Removal Systems needed to extract digester grit and silt from Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Plant reactor tanks. Key Takeaways: Biogas Plant Grit Removal Systems The Problem All biogas feedstocks contain grit, silt, sand, and stones to varying degrees Most existing biogas plants lack adequate grit removal systems […]
