Anaerobic digestion (AD) of waste materials (both animal and vegetable matter) can be used to produce biogas, this in turn can then be used as the fuel for gas generator set.
About Anaerobic Digestion Energy
AD can provide a steady and significant supply of power, however as with all Combine Heat and Power (CHP) the system must be “heat-led” basis to ensure “Good Quality biomass CHP” and qualification for the incentive schemes. This also avoids the need to dump large amounts of heat (which causes operational issues, and compromises economic efficiency). Ensuring an appropriate local use for heat is vital for a successful biomass CHP project; therefore opportunities to export heat to local industries and community should be considered. To find out more please contact us.
About Trigeneration
Trigeneration (power, heat, and cooling) provides a good solution where cooling is used on site, i.e. with refrigerated or chilled chambers. Using heat driven absorption chillers a well balanced scenario can be achieved all year round; during the summer months the heat is used to drive the absorption chillers, during the winter months refrigeration loads are lower and the surplus heat can be used for space heating purposes.
Waste materials can vary from potato waste, out of date pizzas, to abattoir waste. Key to a successful scheme would be establishing a robust consistent supply of fuel. Back-hauling of waste food from stores should be considered.
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About Biogas
Biogas from anaerobic digestion also has the potential to be suitable for use in Fuel Cell Technology, a few such installations have been commissioned. Fuel Cells have the advantage of quiet operation with higher thermal efficiency than an engine, however this does come at a higher capital cost. To find out more about biogas and renewable energy please contact us.