BIOGEAFAQ
Frequently asked questions
General answers for biogas and biomethane plant operators. If your case isn't here, just ask.
Additives
01What is an enzyme additive for digesters?
It is a product that supplies enzymes to speed up hydrolysis, the first stage of anaerobic digestion, and to boost the digester's microbiota. The aim is greater energy conversion of the substrates with a stable, continuous process.
02How do they differ from standard additives?
Standard additives are generic catalogue formulations. BIOGEA additives are designed for your digester's profile, optimised for your substrates and co-substrates, and validated in our pilot plant before they reach your facility.
03Are they compatible with my digester and substrates?
That is exactly why we start with a diagnosis: we characterise the digester's biology and the substrates before designing the additive. If we see no room for improvement, we will tell you.
Validation and results
04How is an additive validated before use in my plant?
In METHABRIDGE, our pilot plant with 50 to 1,000 L digesters operated semi-continuously, and in our biology laboratory, which measures biomethane production continuously.
05What results can I expect?
They depend on each plant and its substrates. Our commitment is that results are measurable and documented. For reference, in a case with lignocellulosic biomass the additive we designed increased cumulative biomethane by more than 10%.
06What is a BMP test?
A biochemical methane potential test: it measures how much methane a substrate can produce under controlled conditions. It shows what yield to expect from each substrate and co-substrate.
Diagnosis and monitoring
07What does the diagnosis involve?
A complete biological characterisation of the digester: the microorganisms present, the methane potential of the substrates and early detection of bottlenecks.
08How long does a diagnosis take?
It depends on the plant, the data and analyses available and the samples to be processed. Once we have reviewed your sheet, we will give you a specific timeframe.
09What does monitoring include?
Biological monitoring of the microbiota and predictive AI to anticipate problems and keep the plant at its optimal regime, adjusting the additive if operating conditions change.
Service and company
10Do you offer funding advice?
Yes. It is part of our integrated service, together with BMP tests, molecular identification, bioaugmentation and industrial validation.
11Do I keep control of my plant?
Yes. We act as your permanent technical partner, but you keep control and ownership of your asset.
12Who is behind BIOGEA?
A multidisciplinary team with more than 10 years of experience in industrial biotechnology and pilot plant operation. BIOGEA Green Molecules, S.L. is part of the TheNextPangea ecosystem.
13How can I get in touch?
Write to contact@biogea.green or request a diagnosis using the form on this website. Our address is Edificio Pharo, C/ Estibadores, 6, 33490 Avilés (Asturias), Spain.
Tell us about your plant.
We'll propose a first diagnosis of your digester: its biology, its substrates and where there is room for improvement.