OMEX : Making AD more efficient
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 .
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L icensed operators are increasingly treating waste such as slurries and vegetable off-cuts through AD to produce 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 performance and output .
In all systems , the energy that is produced through the biological process can be optimised by feeding the digestate the ‘ correct ’ diet ( this being bio-available , essential trace elements ), helping to improve the bacterial performance of the plant and increase the content of biogas in turn helping it to perform at maximum efficiency .
OMEX offer a complete nutritional package of essential supplements including bioavailable liquid trace element solutions , enzymes , micronutrient blends to boost the availability of essential trace elements and a range of iron powders all used in the anaerobic process to help improve the bacterial performance in the digestate 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 .
The OMEX 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 . Dependent on the individual requirements of the plant and operations , a tailor-made micronutrient solution can be produced . This support service also includes onsite visits , consistent and effective 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 us at this year ’ s UK AD and World Biogas Expo 11-12th July on stand F505 to discuss your requirements . View our range of products now at www . omex . co . uk / industry / or email us at environmental @ omex . co . uk www . farmingmonthly . co . uk May 2018 | Farming Monthly | 15