Biochar Benefits: Maximizing Energy Recovery From The Anaerobic Digestion Process
Biochar benefits derive from it being a stable, carbon-rich material produced by heating organic biomass (such as wood waste or crop residues) in a low-oxygen environment, a process known as pyrolysis. Biochar acts as a “permanent” soil improver because it does not decompose like traditional compost. Managing food waste often feels like putting out fires […]
Digestate Slurry Emissions and Acid Addition – AFBI Study
Recent research conducted at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Hillsborough, County Down, has revealed groundbreaking findings on reducing emissions from digestate slurry. They found that digestate emissions of ammonia are higher for digestate spreading than for traditional methods, and suggested a simple solution. This is not in itself a big concern, as the […]
16 Uses for Biogas Digestate Very Few AD Plant Owners Have Heard of
Biogas digestate it’s use, or disposal is often a vexed question for anaerobic digestion plant owners. Many consider their digestate (i. e. the solid and liquid AD Plant output) to be no more useful than for spreading on their fields. That may be a great use for it and will reduce chemical fertiliser bills. Some, such […]
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 […]
Getting Machine Insurance and Protection for Your Biogas & AD Company
Machine insurance for biogas plants is a specialised type of renewable energy insurance that provides financial protection against a range of risks. While it’s primarily used for biogas facility equipment breakdown, it may also include property damage, business interruption and environmental liability. Key Takeaways Biogas and AD facilities rely on complex mechanical, electrical, and biological […]
Self Propelled Slurry Spreader Hire and Application Services UK
Discover how self-propelled slurry spreaders revolutionize organic fertiliser application in the UK. Offering precise control, reduced soil compaction, and a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilisers, these machines are a game-changer for biogas plant owners and farms seeking cost-effective, environmentally friendly solutions…
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 […]
Understanding Biogas Generators: The Future of Waste-to-Energy
Biogas generators transform organic waste into renewable energy, offering a sustainable solution to waste management. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and producing natural fertilizers, they help lower energy costs and fossil fuel reliance, making them a pivotal part of our renewable energy toolkit…
Anaerobic Digestion for Food Waste – Solutions & Benefits
Anaerobic digestion offers a sustainable solution to food waste by converting it into renewable biogas and nutrient-rich fertilizer. This process significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides cost savings for businesses. Discover how AD can transform waste management and support a circular economy model…
Top 12 Silage Clamp Tips for Success Including Biogas Digester Feedstock Storage
We present our top Silage Clamp Tips because biogas plant silage storage is a vital, yet sometimes overlooked, part of successful anaerobic digestion. A well‑managed silage store gives AD plant operators a reliable feed source when other feedstocks are scarce and helps avoid damaging feedstock shocks to the digester. This article is written for UK […]
Egg Shaped Anaerobic Digesters – Strange Looking Tanks Explained
Egg Shaped Anaerobic Digesters; Enormous eggs! Whatever next! Have you ever wondered what those huge “strangely other-world like” not quite “spherical” tanks are that you sometimes see? An example image of a US biosolids biogas digester at a sewage works. They are anaerobic digestion process digesters, and very useful they are too! Egg-shaped anaerobic digesters […]
UASB Reactor Design, Process & Advantages
UASB reactors revolutionize wastewater treatment with their anaerobic process, offering energy savings up to 60% and biogas production. The core, a granular sludge bed, ensures high biomass retention, treating industrial waste efficiently. UASB technology minimizes sludge production by 90%, significantly cutting disposal costs and environmental impact…
