Biogas leaks methane: confronting the challenge of process emissions: PRESENTATION

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Huge leaks can be invisible to the human eye – This tank was next to a school

Mission – Reduce fugitive emissions from digesters

• Operating Pressure range <1 barg. Most <30mbarg

• Final emergency pressure relief from digesters

• Biogas used for electricity/gas generation

• Excess to flare

• Emergency relief via pressure/vacuum vent

• All valves should meet international standards API2000 or ISO28300

• No specific biogas standard. Application in process.

• Valve will begin to open from 75% of set point

• Many digesters run <90% of MAWP

• 9 out of 10 valve manufacturers do not test production vents according to section 5.4 (API2000) 6.4 (ISO28300)

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