BIOGAS, LANDFILL & WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Efficient and reliable compression systems for biogas treatment
Better for you, your customers
and the environment
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Reduce methane emissions
From greenhouse gas to renewable energy
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Sustainable
society
Supplying carbon neutral fuel to the grid, vehicles, and more
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Reduce power consumption
Reliable and efficient operations
Reduce methane emissions to combat global warming
Biogas is naturally produced from the decomposition of organic waste. When organic matter, such as food wastes, livestock manure, and wastewater break down in an anaerobic environment, they release a blend of gases, primarily methane and carbon dioxide.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas at least 28 times more effective than CO2 at trapping heat in the atmosphere over a 100-year period. At the same time, methane emissions represent a lost opportunity to capture and use a sustainable energy resource.
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and utilize this carbon-neutral fuel, biogas can be treated and upgraded to natural gas standards, to biomethane. Biomethane can serve as a natural gas substitute being injected into the natural gas grid, or serve as a green fuel for vehicles further reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels.
Biogas purification - turning costs into opportunities
After pre-treatment, there are several methods to upgrade biogas, including water scrubbing, pressure swing adsorption, chemical absorption, amine solvents, and membrane separation. All of which require compression of the biogas to reach the desired pressure for purification. Biogas will be separated into biomethane and biogenic CO2, both are resources that can be utilized in various industries. Compressors are also essential in the liquefaction process of these gases for storage, transportation, and utilization.
MYCOM supports the growth in renewable natural gas production
Mayekawa and MYCOM compressors are at the forefront of this development. With extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and a wide range of compressor models, Mayekawa supports the emerging biogas industry with the finest compression solutions to meet the unique requirements of each project.
MYCOM screw compressors have more than 60 Vi variations to accommodate system pressure, minimizing power consumption, downtime, maintenance costs, and therefore the Total Cost of Ownership.
MYCOM Biogas Package
Cost reduction with a double-stage system
Over a compressor's life span, the energy cost accounts for 74-80% of the Total Cost of Ownership.
In cases where high discharge pressures are required, such as in membrane separation, matching compressor Vi with system pressure is crucial to avoid under and over-compression and achieve optimal efficiency. Our compound two-stage screw compressor offers a unique advantage. By dividing the compression ratio across two stages, the system optimizes the Vi, leading to reduced power consumption. The significant reduction in energy costs, paired with MYCOM compressors' exceptionally long life, results in the lowest Total Cost of Ownership in the industry.
A suitable compressor for every biogas facility
Biogas is a compound gas with a large variation of gas composition. Therefore, gas composition, pressure, and temperature analysis are crucial in customizing optimum and reliable compression solutions.
For example, when water is present, water condensation causes acid formation (CO2 & H2S) which demands special materials to prevent corrosion. The dew point of any water content needs to be analyzed to avoid oil dilution at discharge. H2S content also requires consideration to avoid sulfide stress cracking. MYCOM offers a large variety of casing, rotors, and bearing materials, and our extensive experience in gas composition and material compatibility. We customize every single application according to the application parameters to ensure the safe and reliable operation of your biogas treatment system.
