Trovant has developed the Nidup technology for upgrading biogas to biomethane without the need for membranes or pre-treatment, significantly reducing operational costs by up to 67%. This modular solution enables small to medium-scale biogas producers to enhance the value of their output while ensuring high purity biomethane production with minimal maintenance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Small to medium-scale biogas producers face challenges in upgrading biogas to biomethane due to the high operational costs associated with traditional membrane-based technologies and the need for extensive pre-treatment processes. These costs can significantly impact profitability and limit the adoption of biomethane production in smaller operations.
Solution
Trovant offers Nidup, a biogas upgrading technology that converts biogas to biomethane without requiring membranes or pre-treatment. This modular solution significantly reduces operational costs, reportedly by up to 67%, making biomethane production economically viable for small to medium-sized biogas plants. The technology uses a redesigned and optimized gas purification process combined with biological processes to achieve high purity biomethane production with minimal maintenance and a small methane slip.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes biogas plant operators, wastewater treatment companies, public corporations managing wastewater treatment plants (EDAR), organic waste treatment companies, and companies involved in the development and promotion of biogas plants.
Features
- Membrane-less biogas upgrading technology, eliminating the need for costly membrane replacements.
- No pre-treatment requirements, allowing the system to process biogas of varying qualities.
- Modular design adaptable to small spaces, minimizing land usage.
- Low energy consumption, independent of plant size.
- Sustainable process with reusable reactants and consumables, generating no waste.
- Safe operation without the addition of air or oxygen, eliminating explosion risks.
- Automated operation allowing for remote monitoring and reduced personnel costs.