Bioenergy Applications

CTP's expertise with different coating systems, and an energy-saving pre-heater, protect the installation from corrosion even when waste gases are humid.

By Chemisch Thermische Prozesstechnik GmbH / CTP Air Pollution Control based in Graz, AUSTRIA.

ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel Technologies is a global leading supplier of technologies, production plants, systems and services for the animal feed, aqua feed, and pet food industries and for the biomass pelleting industry.

By ANDRITZ Separation - ANDRITZ Group based in Graz, AUSTRIA.

Customers benefit from the extensive know-how that AERZEN has gained from decades of experience in the chemical and petrochemical industry. The use of biogas as an energy source will considerably help achieve the environmental objectives set nationally and internationally; be that reducing reliance on nuclear energy or the reduction of CO2 emissions.

By Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH based in Aerzen, GERMANY.

Large Magnets (Usually Electromagnets as shown) are often supplied to remove ferrous contamination from raw feed stock in Power Stations, such as Biomass or Coal.

By Master Magnets Ltd based in Redditch, UNITED KINGDOM.

Sustainable use of biofuels requires reliable and precise analytical methods throughout – from the choice of raw materials through to process optimization and on to the compliant final product. As a leading manufacturer of instruments for chemical analysis, we are quite aware of these challenges.

By Metrohm AG based in Herisau, SWITZERLAND.

Biogas is a natural gas also known as biofuel or biomass and is produced by breaking down organic material such as household waste, manure and crops grown specifically for biofuel with temperature-sensitive microbes and capturing the by-products.

By Verderflex Peristaltic Pumps - part of the Verder Group based in Castleford, UNITED KINGDOM.

Large agricultural processors install AD plant to generate revenue and dispose of biodegradable waste, which is usually a single type.

By Geotech based in Leamington Spa, UNITED KINGDOM.

Crude oil is a highly complex mixture of hydrocarbons. Through desalting, distillation, and conversion, it is transformed into fractions of higher-quality hydrocarbons such as paraffins, aromatics, naphthenes, and olefins. Different ratios of these so-called PIANO compounds are blended to yield different fuel and lubricant types. Increasingly, fossil fuels are blended with biofuels. Both blending and refining processes are demanding and require precise and reliable analysis. Regardless whether you deal with fossil or biogenic products, we are your specialist when it comes to analyzing them in accordance with international standards.

By Metrohm AG based in Herisau, SWITZERLAND.

The PetroAlert® Series 9100 combines the selectivity of gas chromatography with the sensitivity, broad dynamic range, and hydrocarbon selectivity of a flame ionization detector (FID) providing a 30 second analysis of C1-C5 hydrocarbons required in Mud Logging for Oil & Gas exploration, while maintaining C1-C2 separation at 200:1 concentration ratios.

By AMETEK MOCON - Baseline based in Lyons, COLORADO (USA).

By Challenge Technology based in Springdale, ARKANSAS (USA).

AppliTek`s solutions in this field concentrate on the process efficiency of anaerobic digesters. Many existing digesters give unnecessary problems, which arise due to inadequacies in the process or process control system. AppliTek has developed a unique instrument to measure and control the key processes in the anaerobic fermentation. Compact gas analyzers with proprietary technology can be implemented to check the biogas yield.

Parameters: Volatile Fatty Acids - Alkalinity - pH - Bicarbonate

Gas parameters: CH4 - CO2 - O2 - H2S

By AppliTek NV based in Nazareth, BELGIUM.

By Amandus Kahl GmbH & Co. KG based in Reinbek, GERMANY.

Anaerobic Digestion plants produce various gas components from a source material (or feedstock) that can be composed either solely or as a mixture of slurries, purpose-grown crops, food and organic waste material. The composition of the gas produced varies depending upon the feedstock and the Anaerobic digestion process itself. As a consequence, it is normal to measure various components of the resultant gas produced to evaluate the efficiency of the Anaerobic Digestion process. Furthermore, due to the flammable nature of Methane (CH4), and the risk of asphyxiation, most plants feature ambient air monitoring to protect personnel from any unplanned accumulation of leaked gas. CH4 is the gas component fuel, which is the intended end product of the anaerobic digestion process. In biogas plants, the concentration of CH4 in a working plant varies between 50%-75%, which is well above the Upper Explosive Limit (UEL).

By Edinburgh Sensors Ltd based in Livingston, UNITED KINGDOM.

Syngas (short for synthetic gas) can be burnt and used as a fuel source, the main constituents of syngas are Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Hydrogen (H), which amount for around 85% of Syngas, and it is produced by a process called Gasification. Gasification starts with a base material which can originate from a wide variety of materials for example wood chips and pellets, plastics, municipal solid waste, sewage, waste crops, and fossil fuels such as coal. During Gasification the base material is reacted at high temperature without combustion with controlled amounts of oxygen (O) or steam. The composition of the base material combined with the amount of oxygen and heat used in the process affects the composition of the resultant SynGas, in which the CO can vary between around 20 and 60%. In addition, large amounts of H and CO are also formed. The measurement of CO is therefore an important feature in the production of SynGas.

By Edinburgh Sensors Ltd based in Livingston, UNITED KINGDOM.

AppliTek has already developed the necessary tools to measure and control on-line the production, in case the futur is in favour of biofuels. For biodiesel, the following quality indices should be monitored, on order to comply with international legislation on biofuel QC:

Free fatty acids - Calcium & Magnesium - Total Phosphorus - Potassium - Moisture (water content)

By AppliTek NV based in Nazareth, BELGIUM.

In the field of renewable energy, our comprehensive portfolio of reliable, durable, easy-to-use products for process instrumentation and analytics provides a solid foundation for mastering the complex processes in this industry.

By Siemens Industry, Inc. - Process Analytics based in Houston, TEXAS (USA).

By BD|SENSORS GmbH based in Thierstein, GERMANY.

Petrochemical products are derived from petroleum products. Many other chemical compounds are derived from other fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, or other renewable sources such as corn or sugar cane. With over 30 years of experience in supplying the chemical and petrochemical industries with high quality expansion joints and check valves, PROCO understands the unique needs and demands that companies in these businesses face.

By Proco Products, Inc. based in Stockton, CALIFORNIA (USA).

As more mandates for a minimum of ethanol in gasoline and biodiesel in diesel come into effect, major oil companies are blending higher percentages of biofuels at their terminals. A quick analytical measurement method to assess the blend ratio can be a valuable asset for fuel distributors, engine manufacturers, fleet operators, and regulatory agencies. The InfraCal Biodiesel and Ethanol Blend Analyzers offer a quick way to verify that fuel blends are on spec. They are ideal for use for non-technical personnel and measurement results take less than one minute.

By Spectro Scientific based in Chelmsford, MASSACHUSETTS (USA).

By Amandus Kahl GmbH & Co. KG based in Reinbek, GERMANY.