Boosting Biogas Production: The Power of Disintegration
Disintegration and its benefits
Efficient disintegration/shredding technology reduces the costs of sludge treatment for biogas plants while improving results. By using Vogelsang technology to digest sludge or substrate, the gas yields of sludge treatment and biogas plants can be optimized. This is complemented by reduced power consumption of mixers, pumps, decanters and other components. In the wastewater sector, the disintegration of sewage sludge also leads to less sludge accumulation and a lesser need for flocculants (polymers) when dewatering the sludge.
- Increases the surface of the biomass feed
- Homogenizes and reduces the viscosity of the organic suspension
- Accelerates and increases gas production
- Reduces the power consumption of mixers and pumps
- Easy to retrofit
Disintegration, as defined by Vogelsang, means solid particles are broken into fragments, defibered, and crushed to create a larger surface area. This acts more like a pepper mill than a grinder. This increases the scope for bacteria and microorganisms to attack as they can get to the nutrients easier and better. When applied during the production of gas at biogas plants or sewage treatment plants, this method increases gas and electricity yields, and organic matter in sludge and organic suspensions is broken down better.
