22 Search Results for anaerobic digestion

  • MEGACO Organic Waste Systems (OWS) has developed the MEGACO process as a solution for the growing imbalance on electricity markets due to the increased share of RES, while also providing a valuable CCU service (Carbon Capture and Utilization). The MEGACO process was developed on lab-scale and was validated on pilot-scale. OWS is currently looking for opportunities to demonstrate this new technology on an industrial scale.
  • Integrating digester & tunnel composter in France The Ecocea anaerobic digestion and composting facility is expected to process 73.000 tons of household waste and 8.000 tons of green waste per year, with biomethane fed into an industrial natural gas network.
  • DRANCO technology covered in Biocycle Magazine OWS is a leader in partial stream digestion. A full article was dedicated to this concept and our technology in the Biocycle magazine of November 2014.
  • Degradation in other environments In case the product’s intended disposal route does not include industrial or home composting, other conditions need to be selected, representative for the environment in which the product will need to degrade after being disposed of. In this context, different environments can be selected, including soil, fresh water, marine water, anaerobic digestion or landfill. OWS […]
  • Feasability – Input material To assure that the input substrates will have no adverse effect on the process, several parameters need to be analyzed, providing a first impression of the suitability of a product for anaerobic digestion. Selection test In case the waste contains impurities (e.g. municipal solid waste), a thorough pre-treatment will be necessary. A selection test will […]
  • Feasability – Digestate The output after anaerobic digestion (as such or after post-treatment) can have many applications (direct use as fertilizer, compost after post-treatment, cover in landfilling,…). To evaluate what application offers the best options, it is important to analyse several parameters on the output. The selection of the necessary parameters happens in consultation with the client and […]
  • Consultancy & support – Analytical assistance and biological supervision Since the biological process is the heart of the anaerobic digestion plant, a good knowledge and monitoring of this process is crucial. Analytical assistance Monitoring of substrates TS-VS, Kj-N, C/N, COD,… Biogas Production Potential Nutrient content, heavy metals … Digestion parameters TS-VS NH4+-N pH FOS, TAC VFA Viscosity … Digestate characteristics Physico-chemical (TS-VS, pH, NH4+-N,…) […]
  • Transbio BioTRANSformation of by-products from fruit and vegetable processing industry into valuable BIOproducts Date December 1st, 2011 – November 30th, 2015 Project TRANSBIO will target and realize different biotechnological approaches for transforming by-products from fruit and vegetable processing industry into value-added bioproducts. The project aims to reduce production costs for biopolymer PHB, bio-based succinic acid and […]
  • Oli-PHA Functional Sustainable Packaging Term June 1st, 2012 – May 31st, 2015 Project The use of more sustainable materials in packaging is a key demand from the consumers while also a need for the producer in order to comply with waste reduction legislations. However, various factors generally limit the uptake of biopolymers such as processing difficulties, […]
  • Consultancy & support – Electromechanical support Once the decision is made to start with anaerobic digestion, important choices have to be made regarding the necessary equipment (valves, pumps, agitators,…) and the most ideal configuration. Also in existing plants, optimization of the electromechanical equipment can lead to a more efficient process. OWS can offers assistance for both new and existing plants regarding: […]

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