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engine/generator
scrubber
compressor
odorant
anaerobic
digesters
water
knockout
flare stack
electricity
MTL GIR6000
MTL GIR6000
MTL GIR6000
MTL GIR6000
MTL GIR6000
G1010
clean biomethane
to consumers
via existing
grid network
1
1
1
4
2
3
1
CH
4
, CO
2
, O
2
, H
2
S
2
CH
4
, O
2
4
O
2
3
CH
4
, CO
2
(low level)
, O
2
, H
2
S
(low level)
EATON Crouse-Hinds series MTL products
MTL biogas monitoring
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Innovative
product solutions for
the global renewable
energy market
Biogas is an extremely valuable renewable energy resource and is becoming
increasingly more important in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels to produce
energy. The main combustible component, like natural gas, is methane (CH
4
) which
can power an engine generator. Monitoring of oxygen levels within the process is
required to ensure anaerobic conditions are maintained in the digester and that the
methane/oxygen mix does not reach explosive levels. If increasing oxygen levels
are detected, then it indicates an air leak into the system with the likely risk of a
potential explosive hazard. Other gases present include hydrogen sulphide (H
2
S), a
highly toxic and corrosive gas that needs to be monitored to prevent plant damage
and health risks.
By meticulously monitoring and controlling the biogas quality using the
new
MTL GIR6000
analysers, the whole process can be safely optimised to produce
the best return on investment from this increasingly important renewable
energy commodity.