BIOTIM® biogas scrubber
Efficient, Flexible and Cost-effective biogas desulphurization.
A smart design, based on experience and know-how.
Biogas frequently contains contaminants such as hydrogen sulfide, necessitating removal for its clean and efficient use. Additionally, gases extracted in the process must be purified prior to atmospheric discharge.
Waterleau, with its extensive experience in operating municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, including biogas desulfurization systems from a variety of technology providers, has developed a profound expertise in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of both biological and caustic scrubbing technologies. Leveraging this expertise, Waterleau has engineered its BIOTIM® Scrubber, a design epitomizing simplicity, adaptability, and operational cost efficiency.
Flexibility
The BIOTIM® system, a biological scrubber, utilizes scrubbing liquid sourced either from the wastewater treatment process itself or a Flash Aeration tank. Its utilization of a broad spectrum of bacteria ensures exceptional adaptability to changes in sulfur concentrations and flow rates, making it an exceptionally reliable solution for facilities experiencing variable production cycles.
Simplicity & Best Availability
This system's use of freely available, mildly alkaline washing media eliminates the need for harsh chemicals. Its operational simplicity is a key benefit; it demands no specialized skills for ongoing operation, minimal monitoring, and negligible management of critical processes. The BIOTIM® scrubber operates autonomously, demands little maintenance, and excels in operational uptime compared to alternative systems.
It ensures that no valuable biogas is wasted through flaring, nor are there CO2 emissions from operational losses needing compensation. Today, the BIOTIM® scrubber represents the most environmentally friendly biogas purification technology available.
BIOTIM® Scrubber set-up
The BIOTIM® scrubber system is ingeniously designed with two synergistic components for streamlined operation:
- The biogas scrubber adeptly strips hydrogen sulfide from both biogas and extraction gases, ensuring their purification.
- The accompanying aerobic wastewater treatment plant or flash aeration tank, which produces and refreshes the scrubbing solution, thereby facilitating the continuous operation of the scrubber.
Acting as the core unit for biogas desulfurization, the scrubber efficiently transfers hydrogen sulfide from the gas to the liquid phase.
Employing a single- or double-stage operation, the BIOTIM® scrubber
allows hydrogen sulfide-laden biogas to ascend through a specially
designed packing media. This arrangement maximizes the gas-liquid
contact area, enhancing the effective transfer of hydrogen sulfide from
the biogas into the wash water.
This process not only ensures the thorough removal of hydrogen sulfide but also optimizes the efficiency and effectiveness of the scrubbing action.
Free available washing liquid
The wash water, sourced from the nearby aerobic wastewater treatment plant, possesses a mildly alkaline quality, making it ideal for dissolving hydrogen sulfide into the water. This process is notably cost-effective.
As the wash water descends through the BIOTIM® scrubber, it progressively accumulates hydrogen sulfide, becoming highly concentrated. This enriched wash water is then collected at the scrubber's base and redirected to the aerobic wastewater treatment plant for rejuvenation.
At the aerobic wastewater treatment facility, the wash water undergoes regeneration through the aerobic oxidation of hydrogen sulfide into sulfate. This transformation is efficiently carried out by a diverse range of naturally occurring bacterial families present in the wastewater, facilitating a swift activation and a stable, high-performing operation.
The chemical reaction involved in this process is
H2S + 2 x O2 = 2H+ + SO42-
The equation illustrates the conversion of hydrogen sulfide to sulfate.
Employing a single-stage process, the BIOTIM® scrubber is capable of eliminating up to 90% of hydrogen sulfide from both biogas and extraction gases, showcasing its efficacy and environmental benefit.
Removal efficiency of up to 99%
The enhanced two-stage BIOTIM® scrubber system offers superior hydrogen sulfide extraction capabilities. This advanced model features a dual-chamber tower, each chamber functioning in tandem to maximize purification. Initially, the first compartment succeeds in eliminating up to 90% of hydrogen sulfide. The subsequent stage mirrors the first in volume and residence time, employing counterflow liquid-gas interaction to absorb the residual hydrogen sulfide, thus achieving an impressive removal efficiency of up to 99%.
To accommodate the processing of larger gas volumes, multiple BIOTIM® scrubbers can be deployed in parallel, ensuring scalable and efficient treatment.
For scenarios characterized by exceptionally high hydrogen sulfide
levels, the 4-stage BIOTIM® biogas scrubber is recommended. This
configuration, comprising four distinct compartments, is designed to
optimize gas flow through each stage, securing the highest feasible
purification performance with up to 99% of hydrogen sulfide removal.
This multistage approach not only enhances the overall efficiency but also ensures adaptability to varying gas stream conditions, making it a robust solution for comprehensive gas treatment.
Advantages BIOTIM® scrubber
The BIOTIM® scrubber stands as a leading solution in sustainable biogas and extraction gas treatment, characterized by its:
- Flexibility: The BIOTIM® scrubber demonstrates exceptional adaptability to fluctuating feedstock conditions. Its sulfur loading capacity can be dynamically adjusted from 30% to 100% within minutes, ensuring efficient operation under varying demands.
- Zero Chemical Consumption: Thanks to the utilization of mixed liquor and the absence of a need for external nutrients, the system operates without the addition of chemical substances, enhancing its eco-friendly profile.
- Minimal Operational Oversight: The process of hydrogen sulfide absorption is governed by simple parameters such as temperature, pH, and flow rate, thereby eliminating the necessity for intricate control mechanisms or continuous supervision.
- Continuous Regeneration through Bio Flash Aeration: Leveraging regenerated biomass from either the aerobic wastewater treatment facility or flash aeration processes, the BIOTIM® scrubber circumvents the expense associated with caustic soda, further reducing operational costs.
- Efficient Oxidation of Hydrogen Sulfide to Sulphate: The conversion of hydrogen sulfide into sulphate is efficiently carried out by a diverse array of bacterial families, ensuring a rapid start-up and steadfast system performance.
- Unmatched System Availability: Owing to its intelligently simple design, the BIOTIM® scrubber requires minimal maintenance and scarcely any follow-up, resulting in unparalleled availability. This reliability eliminates the need to draw gas from the grid during routine maintenance and avoids the generation of CO2 emissions that would otherwise need to be compensated for, underscoring its environmental benefits.
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Are you in search of a durable, adaptable, and user-friendly solution for biogas and extraction gas treatment?
Do you require a system that can quickly adjust to sulfur load variations? Are you aiming for optimal operational uptime with minimal expenses?
Reach out to us today. We are eager to share our expertise in biogas purification and introduce you to our BIOTIM® scrubber technology.
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