We engaged in an interesting project at a biogas facility connected to a large wastewater treatment plant in the United Kingdom. The site had not previously used activated carbon filtration, but the CHP engine had recently undergone a major overhaul, and the client was keen to protect the unit from further damage caused by siloxanes and other VOCs in the biogas stream.
To ensure a safe and effective connection of one of our 5 m³ mobile VOCSorber® carbon filters, we collaborated with specialists from our engineering subsidiary. They carried out a full site survey, followed by the design, fabrication and installation of all the necessary pipework and connections — all within a tight three-week timeframe. The work included rerouting the biogas stream to the CHP unit, as well as installing a dedicated heat shield to protect the biogas pipeline from the engine’s hot exhaust.
The client was delighted with the outcome. The project will quickly pay for itself through reduced CHP engine maintenance costs and minimized plant downtime.
For more information about our engineering capabilities and the use of activated carbon for biogas purification, please contact our team.
And don’t forget to mark your calendar for the 2022 World Biogas Expo, organized by ADBA/WBA, which will take place at the Birmingham NEC in March next year. As always, we will have a stand at this leading renewable energy event, where you can meet the Puragen team and discuss your biogas purification challenges.
