| Energy
AD operators see performance benefits with
micronutrient technology
As the Government pushes for more take up of Anaerobic
Digesters to help achieve its 2020 carbon reduction
targets, AD and biogas plant operators can ensure their
own systems perform to maximum capacity with the help
of OMEX.
icensed operators
are increasingly
treating waste
such as slurries
and vegetable off-
cuts through AD
for the production of both
biological fertilisers and constantly
generated renewable energy in the
form of biogas, which can either
be used on-site to reduce reliance
on costly fossil fuels or sold as
electricity under Government
incentive initiatives like the Feed-In
Tariff scheme.
It is rare for an AD plant to have
the complete range of nutritional
elements present for optimal
bacterial growth and shortages of
specific micronutrients, which are
critical components of enzyme
systems in the bacteria, often
occur. This can mean that the
digester plant and connected
system do not run at full efficiency
with a consequential loss of
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performance and output.
OMEX offer a complete
nutritional package to prevent
these deficiencies with their
product range including
bioavailable liquid trace element
solutions, enzymes, micronutrient
powder additives and active iron
solutions all used in the anaerobic
process to boost the availability of
essential trace elements, help to
improve bacterial performance
and increase the methane content
of biogas production. This helps
commercial operators to run their
Plants at optimum levels,
maximising their revenue streams
and return on investment through
increased profits.
OMEXs’ support service
includes a nutrient profiling service
in their fully-equipped laboratory
with analysis of plant influent,
effluent and biomass, through
which a nutrient solution will be
recommended. Dependant on a
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plants’ individual requirements and
operations, a tailor made
micronutrient solution can be
produced. OMEXs’ support service
also includes onsite visits,
constant aftercare and complete
crop nutrition packages for on-
farm ADs.
As well as specialising in trace
element additives, OMEX
Environmental Ltd also
manufacture and supply a
complete range of wastewater
treatment solutions for anaerobic
and aerobic systems as well as de-
icers and concrete ad-mixtures.
Visit www.omex.co.uk or email
[email protected]
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