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C H A N G E H A S A R R I V E D B I O M E T H A N E W I T H B I O C H 4 N G E ®.
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C H A N G E
C H A N G E
H A S
A R R I V E D .
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Using our expertise and technologies to
gas cogeneration plants, we now have a
support businesses looking to increase
new challenge: to offer turnkey solutions
their competitive capacity, while saving
for the production of biomethane. Because
energy and limiting emissions into the
for us at AB, sustainability is a high-priority
environment. Since 1981, this has been the
and unceasing commitment. A way of being
mission of AB. After a journey distinguished
and working to improve today’s world, with a
by continuous innovation, which enabled
keen eye on the future. With BIOCH4NGEÂŽ
us to become the global leader in the entire
change is already here. And now we want
construction cycle for biogas and methane
to share it with you.
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L E A D E R
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T H E W O R L D ’ S L E A D I N G S P E C I A L I S T C O G E N E R AT I O N A N D B I O M E T H A N E P L A N T S .
FRANCE Rennes UNITED KINGDOM London CANADA Toronto Calgary
RUSSIA Moscow St. Petersburg
THE NETHERLANDS Maasdijk GERMANY Spelle
AUSTRIA Innsbruck
POLAND Bielsko-Biala
CZECH REPUBLIC Prague
BULGARIA Sofia USA Pine Brook, NJ Vista, CA
MEXICO Querétaro Monterrey Mexico City
BRAZIL São Paulo
ARGENTINA Buenos Aires
SPAIN Barcelona
GREECE Athene
CROATIA Rijeka
I T A LY H e a d O f f i c e | O r z i n u o v i
SERBIA New Belgrade
ISRAEL Yokneam
ROMANIA Bucharest
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With more than 1,250 plants for a total of over 1,600 MW installed worldwide, AB is the global leader in cogeneration with solid experience in the design, production, installation and maintenance of outstanding cogeneration solutions. A heritage of specialist know-how extending from cogeneration to biomethane production technology.
AB SERVICES FOR BIOMETHANE ENGINEERING OF THE OFFER
PRODUCTION
Technical - economic feasibility plan
Area of 34.000 m2, of which 26,000 m² under cover | Automised warehouse | Painting technology with water |
AUTHORISATION PROCEDURE SUPPORT
Standardisation of processes
Assistance during the project authorisation stage INSTALLATION BIOGAS QUALITY ANALYSIS
Hydraulic, mechanical and electrical interfacing with the
Monitoring of biogas composition through continuous
client’s plant environment | Rapid installation and site
and specific periodic analyses | Predictive management
start-up
of purification of the gas flow assigned to upgrading CONTROL SOFTWARE DESIGN
Choice of service structures | Monitoring of operational
130 technicians | Electrical engineering | Mechanical
conditions | Monitoring of plant profitability | Remote
engineering | Process engineering
connection via data networks / Internet SERVICE Wide geographical coverage | 365 days a year availability | AB Service Competence Center
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S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
B S E E
I O G A S A N D B I O M E T H A N E : U S TA I N A B L E , P R O G R A M M A B L E , F F I C I E N T A N D P R O F I TA B L E N E R G Y.
AB OPERATIONAL AREA
BIOCH4NGE®
UPGRADING SYSTEM
UPGRADING BIOGAS
ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER ELECTRICAL POWER
BIOGAS
NH3 WASHING
DEHUMIDIFICATION
ECOMAX® COGENERATOR
DIGESTER
NATURAL GAS FROM THE GRID
HEAT
SOURCES
SLURRY AND MANURE FROM COWS AND PIGS
OFMSW - SEPARATE COLLECTION OF ORGANIC WASTE
SEWAGE SLUDGE
CHICKEN MANURE
SUGAR CANE
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NATIONAL GRID (GAS)
BIOMETHANE COMPRESSED BIOMETHANE
LIQUEFACTION PLANT The need to obtain electrical energy for upgrading and heat for biology is effectively resolved with an ECOMAX® system. This can be combined with the BIOCH4NGE® system, whether fed by methane gas from the grid or by surplus biogas.
SLUDGE AND WASTE FROM PAPER MILLS
WASTE FROM SLAUGHTERHOUSES AND THE MEAT PROCESSING INDUSTRY
WASTE FROM AGROFOOD INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
LIGNOCELLULOSE BIOMASS
STRAW FROM RICE, MAIZE AND WHEAT
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B I O C H 4 N G E ®
A C T I VAT E D C A R B O N F I LT E R S
V E N T I L AT I O N SYSTEM
CONTROL ROOM
MAIN COMPRESSOR
GRID INJECTION BOOSTER
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B I O C H 4 N G E® :
O U R
S O L U T I O N .
MAIN COMPRESSOR DRY COOLER
I N T E R S TA G E B O O S T E R
MEMBRANE SKID
CH4RM (OPTIONAL)
GRID INJECTION BOOSTER DRY COOLER
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E F F I C I E N C Y
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E F F I C I E N T S Y S T E M F O R B I O M E T H A N E P R O D U C T I O N .
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Biogas produced by an anaerobic digester is full of water
of any remaining pollutants (H2S, VOCs). The “Lead-Lag”
and pollutants that have to be removed to ensure that the
configuration of the carbons provides maximum flexibility
upgrading system works correctly, producing biomethane
through a series of valves to enable inverted flows and
suitable for feeding into the network. The first stage of the
the bypassing and sectioning of the individual filter, thus
process carries out this purification. The flow is initially
ensuring reliability and continuity of service. The pre-treated
treated in the “Biogas Treatment” system with a first filtration
and purified biogas is then ready for the upgrading process
process along with the elimination of the water, which is
itself, i.e. the separation of methane from carbon dioxide:
condensed by cooling with a purpose-designed chilled
the gas is compressed to enable it to pass through several
water exchanger. The dehumidified gas is compressed,
stages of membranes separating the CO2 from the CH4.
cooled further by a second exchanger and sent to the
In this way the process is optimised in terms of energy
next treatment phase. This uses activated carbons under
consumption and enables the production of biomethane
optimal pressure and temperature conditions. By passing
with characteristics as needed for different uses, maximising
through the bed of activated carbons the biogas is purified
efficiency in recovering CH4 from the biogas.
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A D VA N TA G E S
A G R O - I N D U S T R I A L
S E C T O R
B I O M E T H A N E B Y / O F M S W / W W T.
There are various biomethane upgrading technologies
task of optimising methane recovery while simultaneously
available on the market, based on different chemical and
limiting emissions into the atmosphere. Through independent
physical principles relating to gas separation. AB has
compressions management the control system is able to
chosen the membrane-based system, the most widely used
regulate the operating pressures in the separation stages,
worldwide, consisting of special polymeric materials with
thus ensuring the required performance with the lowest
a selective permeability useful in separating CH4 and CO2.
possible energy consumption. Other advantages are the
The pretreated gas is compressed over several phases
simplicity of the process (without intermediate phases or the
and sent to different stages of membranes to optimise the
use of chemicals or consumables) along with high scalability
operation; two stages aligned in series ensure compliance
and flexibility - e.g. operation also with partial loads (ideal for
with grid specifications, while a third stage has the specific
possible future plant expansion).
A S U M M A RY
O F
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A D VA N TA G E S
SELECTIVE P O LY M E R I C M AT E R I A L
P E R M E AT I N G C O 2 R E TA I N E D C H 4
MEMBRANES I N PA R A L L E L
SCALABILITY
SIMPLE PROCESS
NO CONSUMABLE CHEMICALS
VARIABLE PRESSURE AND/OR N° OF MEMBRANES
FLEXIBILITY
OPTIMISED PROCESS
LIMITED ENERGY CONSUMPTION
LOW PLANT COST
ALSO FOR MEDIUM/SMALL-SIZED I N S TA L L AT I O N S
P R O D U C T R A N G E A I M E D AT T H I S TA R G E T
1500
Biogas flow treated [Nm3/h]
1500 1250
1250
1000
1000 750
750
500
500 350
250
250 150 BIOCH4NGE® 1,5
BIOCH4NGE® 2,5
BIOCH4NGE® 3,5
BIOCH4NGE® 5
BIOCH4NGE® 7,5
Specific consumption: 0.26 kWh/Nm3 - CH4 recovery: > 99%
BIOCH4NGE® 10
BIOCH4NGE® 12,5
BIOCH4NGE® 15
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S E R V I C E
S E R V I C E : T H E W O R L D ’ S L A R G E S T N E T W O R K O F S P E C I A L I S T S D E D I C AT E D T O C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E A N D T H E M A I N T E N A N C E O F C O G E N E R AT I O N A N D B I O M E T H A N E P L A N T S .
With its worldwide team of specialist technicians AB Service
of the system and the availability of original spare parts.
is totally dedicated to customer service and the maintenance
The benefits for our customers are: minimum downtimes,
of AB installations. The “Full Service� contract provides
excellent performance and maximum reliability. A strategic
assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, remote monitoring
choice for an assured return on investment.
+1,100
Plants supported and monitored
H24
Active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE
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Maintenance contracts
Implementation
Customised contracts meet every individual need, ensuring high availability and yields throughout the working life of the plant with the advantage of outstanding performance.
AB specialists ensure qualified plant installation and start-up in-line with requirements.
04 Remote monitoring and online diagnosis Facility operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with the plant constantly monitored by activating the remote Control Room diagnostic and assistance service.
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03 Training and refresher courses AB provides immediate support for the customer’s own technicians through ad hoc training to ensure the maximum operational and functional efficiency of the plant.
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On-site assistance
Original spare parts
Thanks to the wide geographical reach of the service, AB Service technicians - in close liaison with customer personnel - guarantee punctual and rapid assistance.
AB Service only uses original spare parts for all plant components, ensuring maximum durability and reliability.
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P L U S
A L L T H E A D VA N TA G E S O F T H E A B B I O C H 4 N G E® S O L U T I O N .
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A BIOCH4NGE® biomethane plant is able to offer multiple advantages to customers who opt to entrust AB with its design, construction, implementation and assistance.
Industrial product
Modular outdoor solution
Compactness
BIOCH4NGE® is entirely designed and produced by AB, being pre-assembled at the Orzinuovi production facility and tested before shipment to the installation site.
BIOCH4NGE® is a solution designed for outdoor installation; available in different sizes, it guarantees the highest modularity of application.
Being extremely compact, BIOCH4NGE® has been engineered in all respects to restrict the space required for its installation to a minimum and to simplify maintenance operations.
Plug & play
Sustainability
Remote control
BIOCH4NGE® is quick to install, without the need for on-site construction activities.
BIOCH4NGE® is a flexible solution in terms of both the quality requisites of the gas produced and the residual gas emitted into the atmosphere; in combination with secondary AB systems it ensures the total elimination of CH4 emissions.
BIOCH4NGE® is equipped with a centralised monitoring and supervision system, produced and managed by AB, which enables the remote control of all system parameters and related production processes.
Full service
BIOCH4NGE® + ECOMAX®
AB guarantees a “Full Service” after-sales maintenance contract providing assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, remote monitoring of the system and the availability of original spare parts.
BIOCH4NGE® integrates perfectly with cogeneration plants to create a “totally sustainable” energy system.
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