Raft Energy offers ActiCH4R™, a patent-pending activated biochar catalyst designed to optimize anaerobic digestion processes. This catalyst enhances biogas yields, increases methane content, and stabilizes digester operations by managing pH and adsorbing excess nitrogen. ActiCH4R™ helps biogas producers maximize renewable energy output and improve the efficiency of their facilities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities often face challenges in optimizing biogas yields and operational efficiency, leading to underutilization of their reactor potential. This can result in lower renewable energy production and hinder the full realization of circular economy benefits.
Solution
Raft Energy provides ActiCH4R™, a patent-pending catalyst designed to enhance the performance of anaerobic digestion processes. This activated biochar, engineered with specific methodologies tailored to various feedstocks, aims to improve biogas yields and overall operational efficiency. By accelerating the digestion process and stabilizing microbial populations, ActiCH4R™ helps AD plants maximize their output and contribute more effectively to renewable energy generation and the circular economy. The catalyst also contributes to process stability by managing pH and adsorbing excess nitrogen and ammonia, while increasing the methane content of the biogas, which is particularly beneficial for Gas-to-Grid operations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes operators of anaerobic digestion plants, biogas producers, and companies involved in renewable natural gas (RNG) production and gas-to-grid operations.
Features
- ActiCH4R™: An activated biochar catalyst engineered with feedstock-specific methodologies.
- Reduced lag phase: Accelerates the digestion process, effectively increasing plant output.
- Improved microbial population: Enhances the stability and activity of the microbial community within digesters.
- Process stabilization: Aids in stabilizing pH and adsorbing nitrogen/ammonia to prevent process disruptions.
- Increased CH4% of biogas: Boosts the methane content of the biogas produced, reducing gas upgrading costs for facilities.
- Patent-pending technology: Proprietary catalyst formulation for enhanced AD performance.