Biomass Engineering

Biomass is a renewable energy source.   Bioenergy is derived from biomass in the shape of biogas and biofuels.  Biogas is used to produce heat and power resulting in electricity.

Biofuel is used as alternative to conventional fossil fuels. 

Sludge Solutions

Biological wastewater sludge is an excellent source of nutrients for biological treatment of solid waste.  Combined system solutions are proven to be economical and provide sustainable resources.

Innovative technologies can economically reclaim the nitrogen as a solid fertilizer, normally found in the effluent and produce Class A soil conditioner suitable for use in the production of organic crops.

 

Class A fertilizer

Biological sludge is converted to produce an organic soil fertilizer containing any desired carbon to nitrogen (C/N) ratio to maximize crop yields including phosphorus and minerals present in the influent. 

The ammonia nitrogen is used to compost the biosolids and thereby produce a nitrogen enriched soil conditioner.

Sterilized, pathogen-free Class A organic soil conditioner complies with the EU standards.

Wastewater-to-Energy

Wastewater digester gas serves as a fuel in applications such as engines, turbines, and fuel cells.   Gas produced by high-rate anaerobic digestion could reach up to 95 percent concentrations of methane.

This biogas is produced on a continuous basis and with proper handling near zero emissions are achieved from energy recovery systems.

Alternative Fuel Development

Biomass is a source for alternative fuels, including ethanol, methanol, biodiesel, methane and hydrogen.  Biofuels made from biomass, are seen as a potential replacement for petrol and diesel in vehicles, as they reduce the pollution associated with traditional fossil fuels.

Biomass is a versatile form of sustainable renewable energy and the technology and applications are improving worldwide.