Laboratory of biodegradable waste and cleaning of gas
The laboratory is equipped with four 25 liters fermenters, each with the possibility to measure pH, temperature and flow rate of formed biogas. Furthermore, the analytical equipment for the determination of the substrate and biogas characteristics formed during long-term fermentation tests is also available.
Description of the unit
Fed-batch or batch fermentation units are used for research in the field of biodegradability and energy utilization of biodegradable waste. Using the high-tech laboratory instrumentation the batch composition can be optimized to achieve maximum biogas production during the anaerobic fermentation.
Optimal mixing is provided by the shaft with stirrers driven by the motor equipped with a frequency inverter. The heating of the vessel is provided by heating water that flows in the outer shell of the vessel. The requested temperature is then controlled by the thermostat. The electro motors with frequency inverters can be operated either manually, or automatically. In the automatic mode, the time of mixing is ensured by relays placed in the switchboard. The control of pH and temperature measurements of the batch is ensured by Magic XBC system and combined pH/T probes. Peristaltic dosing pumps are used for the adjustment of pH.
Technical specification
- Double-wall stainless steel cylindrical vessel with removable lids
- Stainless steel lid, mounted motor with frequency inverter, manometer and various couplings sizes
- Manual filling
- Huber thermostat
- Bronkhorst Mass Flow Meter
- pH/T electrode system – Magic XBC
- Peristaltic dosing pump PER – R
- Wet gas holder with liquid fuse
- Control of mixing in automatic or manual mode
- PC with installed software to monitor pH and gas flow
Use of units
- Verification of the catalyst for the supply and design companies
- Significant reduction of the investment risk in terms of testing the catalyst before starting the operation
- Testing of new types of catalysts
- Use even in adverse conditions
- Compact and easy transport to the testing site
- Variability of the use
- Simple operation
For download
Leaflet of laboratory of biodegradable waste and cleaning of gas (PDF)
Contact information
Ing. Vladimír BRUMMER, Ph.D.
Institute of Process Engineering
building D5 (NETME Centre), 4th floor, office No. 453
e-mail: brummer@fme.vutbr.cz
phone: +420 541 144 953
