Biogas Optimisation
Optimizing Anaerobic Digestion: How Chemical Dosing Cabinets Ensure Biological Stability & Process Reliability
The Importance of Best Practice in the Provision of Precise Dosing in Anaerobic Digestion Process Control Maintaining optimal biology inside an anaerobic digester requires precise chemical control. Whether adding alkalis (such as sodium hydroxide or lime) to buffer pH against Volatile Fatty Acid (VFA) accumulation, dosing trace elements (like cobalt, nickel, and iron) to feed […]
Biogas Plant Crash Risks: Causes of a Sour Digester, Consequences and Prevention Strategies
A biogas plant crash rarely begins with one dramatic event. More often, organic acids accumulate, buffering capacity declines, methane production weakens, and operators discover that the digester can no longer process its normal feed rate. This condition is commonly described as a sour digester, an overloaded digester or an anaerobic digestion process upset. If it […]
Covered Lagoon vs Plug Flow Digesters: Comparison Guide Released for Livestock Farmers
IPPTS Anaerobic Digestion releases a comparison guide evaluating covered lagoon and plug flow digesters for livestock biogas production, helping farmers match system capabilities to operational requirements and sustainability goals. Steve Last, publisher of this website, has released a comparison guide to help livestock farm owners evaluate two dominant technologies for on-farm biogas production: covered lagoon […]
Best Liquid Digester Additives for Effective Biogas Yield Optimisation
Liquid digester additives enhance biogas yield by enriching anaerobic digestion with essential trace elements and enzymes. Products like MethaneMaxx™ boost methane production by addressing nutrient imbalances. Customization is crucial; the right additive depends on feedstock composition, digester type, and temperature to maximize efficiency and output…
