Anaerobic Digester Studies
Optimize anaerobic performance without disrupting full-scale operations.
At Aquafix, we go beyond just sending you a lab report. The team of dedicated experts at Aquafix offer comprehensive technical support and in-depth analysis to ensure your systems achieve peak performance. We believe in forging strong partnerships with engineers and operators. By understanding the unique biology of your system, our specialists collaborate with you to create a treatment plan that optimizes your specific process.
Anaerobic Micronutrient Analysis
Understanding your digester’s micronutrient content is the key to effective anaerobic digestion. Anaerobic micronutrient deficiencies can lead to poor methane production, poor volatile solids destruction, and an increase in hydrogen sulfide production. Our soluble and insoluble metals testing tests for 20 micronutrients and compares soluble and insoluble fractions of metals for a more accurate picture of metal bio-availability.
Comprehensive Analysis
This service includes a thorough examination of anaerobic chemical processes, enabling the identification of potential issues and optimization opportunities within anaerobic systems.
Customized Solutions
Based on the screening results, Aquafix offers tailored recommendations to enhance system performance, ensuring that solutions are specific to the unique needs of each client.
Expert Consultation
Clients receive access to Aquafix’s team of experts who provide insights and guidance on implementing the recommended changes effectively.
Biochemical Methane Potential Study
The BMP (Biochemical Methane Potential) Study is a basic laboratory procedure used to show potential methane yield in an anaerobic digester from a given substrate. This 4 week study includes a simple prescreening for TS, VS, and soluble COD.
Generalized Biogas Analysis
Shows maximum methane yield under ideal conditions that can be used to guide management decisions.
Operational Impact Assessment
Determine the future impact of a potential on-site operational change like loading rates, substrate alterations, or adjustments to retention times.
Anaerobic Operational Change Study
The Anaerobic Operational Change Study is designed to accurately predict the impact of a specific operational change to an anaerobic digester. This 10 week study includes a comprehensive prescreening for metals, TS, VS, pH, soluble COD, Anthrone, Lowry, and SCFA’s (short chain fatty acids). Each testing package will include site specific observations on digester performance.
Comprehensive Biogas Analysis
Includes prescreening and post screening results for biogas quality and quantity, levels of soluble COD, pH, TS, and VS.
Operational Impact Assessment
Determine the future impact of a potential on-site operational change like loading rates, substrate alterations, or adjustments to retention times.
Anaerobic Optimization Study
This study is designed to expand on the Anaerobic Operational Change Study to determine how effective several different treatment modifications are on digester operation. This could include supplementation of combinations of different nutrients, enzymes, or operational changes to determine what changes are most likely to lead to improved anaerobic digester performance. In addition to the standard pre-screening from the Operational Change Study, testing on digester effluent is available as needed to ensure data provided will assist in improving site optimization.
Comprehensive Biogas Analysis
Includes prescreening and post screening results for biogas quality and quantity, levels of soluble COD, pH, TS, and VS.
Trace Metal Evaluation
Identify trace metals deficiencies and observe improvements upon supplementation.
Enzyme Optimization
Utilize substrate-specific enzymes to improve the rate of hydrolysis and improve digester stability.
Operational Impact Assessment
Determine the future impact of a potential on-site operational change like loading rates, substrate alterations, or adjustments to retention times.
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Why Choose Aquafix?
Our commitment to innovation and quality is deeply rooted in nearly a decade of research conducted by our team of scientists at the UW Madison Research Park. At Aquafix, we provide more than just products; we offer comprehensive technical support and detailed analysis to ensure your systems perform at their best. We partner closely with engineers and operators to understand the unique biological dynamics of their processes, helping to maintain balance and optimize operations.
