Biomethanisation Potential Measurement (BMP)
Before making investments in new feedstocks or adjusting your digester operation, it is essential to know the actual biogas production potential. Our Biomethanisation Potential Measurement (BMP) service provides an accurate assessment of substrate performance through standardised tests under controlled conditions.
What do we offer?
- Laboratory testing according to standardised methods
- Determination of the volume of methane generated
- Comparison of different substrates to select the most cost-effective
- Optimisation of co-digestion and feeding strategies.
Benefits for your plant
- Risk reduction in substrate selection.
- Maximisation of energy yield.
- Improved operational and economic stability of the process.
Digester Diet Control and Optimisation
The proper balance of the digester diet is key to maximising biogas production and avoiding operational problems such as inhibition or volatile fatty acid build-up. Our Digester Diet Control and Optimisation service provides a comprehensive analysis of the digester feed, adjusting key parameters to improve process efficiency.
How do we do this?
- Experimental analysis: We evaluate the chemical composition and biodegradability of substrates through laboratory tests.
- Predictive mathematical modelling: We develop models based on experimental results to predict the impact of different substrate combinations on biogas production and digester stability.
- Optimisation of key parameters to improve digestion
- Evaluation of inhibitors and their impact on the methanogenic microbiota.
- Customised recommendations to improve performance and process stability.
Benefits for your plant
- Prediction and optimisation of biogas production through simulations based on real data.
- Greater operational stability, avoiding overloads or inhibitions.
- Cost reduction by maximising the use of substrates and minimising non-usable waste.
- Better planning and decision making thanks to advanced analytical tools.
Waste, Digestate and Biogas Characterisation
A through control of the materials entering and leaving the process is essential to improve digester efficiency and ensure the quality of the biogas and digestate. Our Waste, Digestate and Biogas Characterisation service offers detailed analysis with over 50 analytical techniques to optimise each stage of the process.
What do we analyse?
- Waste and Substrates: COD, BOD5, FOS/TAC, pH, total/volatile solids, elemental composition (CHNS), heavy metals, sulphur, etc.
- Digestate: Agronomic quality, macronutrient content (NPK), presence of contaminants and product stability.
- Biogas: Composition (CH4, CO2, H2S, O2) and impurities
Impact on your operation
- Optimisation of pre-treatment and substrate selection.
- Precise control of the anaerobic process to avoid inhibition problems.
- Improved quality of digestate as fertiliser.
- Reduced operating costs and increased biogas production.
CALPECH IS YOUR BEST ALLY
Why choose us?
Availability
Immediate availability for testing with more than 400 digesters.
Team
Competent staff and specialised laboratory with advanced technology.
Results
Clear and applicable results to improve your profitability.
Support
Personalised technical support to maximise your plant's performance.