In the world of biogas plant operations, where microorganisms and biological processes are the most important, informed decision-making plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal performance and profitability. The biogas plants known as anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, driven by the degradation of organic matter, yield a valuable product known as biogas. However, maintaining the health and stability of the AD process is not an easy task. This is where the role of monitoring comes into play.
Why is monitoring important for biogas projects?
Biogas plant monitoring serves as a vital tool for obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the process’s health, identifying potential instabilities, and ensuring consistent and stable operation. It acts as a guideline to successful plant start-ups, restarts, and ongoing operations. It provides valuable insights into the operation of a biogas plant, helps in maintaining a stable process, mitigating the risks associated with inhibited microorganism populations or catastrophic plant crashes.
Is investing in monitoring solutions worth it?
The cost of implementing a basic data-driven monitoring solution is insignificant in comparison to the expenses and lost revenue of the process for re-establishing a biologically troubled biogas plant. By investing in comprehensive monitoring strategies, plant operators can safeguard against financial consequences and proactively address any potential challenges that may arise. The unique nature of each biogas plant requires plant specific models and monitoring approaches tailored to its specific process conditions. Therefore, the significance of monitoring in biogas plant operations becomes more apparent.
How can monitoring help the industry grow?
Monitoring plays a key role in supporting data-driven decision-making across the biogas industry. By converting data into actionable insights we can understand the complex effects of decisions in both the short and long term. For biogas operations, this can be especially relevant since a bad decision can lead to expensive mistakes and plant shutdowns. Monitoring and data analytics can be used to optimize operational strategies, improve efficiency, enhance profitability, and ultimately maximize overall plant performance. Through a deeper understanding of the link between monitoring, data analysis, and informed decision-making, we can unlock the full potential of biogas plants and propel the industry forward.
Curious about learning more? Stay tuned for the next installment of our Monitoring 101 Article Series!
Written By
Andrea Cardenas
Marketing Manager
Miss Andrea Cardenas holds a BBA with Honours in Finance from the University of New Brunswick. In her 5 years of experience, she has explored a growing passion for marketing and communications through various positions, in large multinational corporations, university centers, and most recently with anessa. As the Marketing Manager, Andrea develops and executes anessa’s promotional strategy, event plans, and content creation. She draws upon her roots and experience as a generational farmer in Honduras to help with expanding the reach of anessa’s innovative solutions in the global biogas industry.
Andrea Cardenas
Marketing Manager
Miss Andrea Cardenas holds a BBA with Honours in Finance from the University of New Brunswick. In her 5 years of experience, she has explored a growing passion for marketing and communications through various positions, in large multinational corporations, university centers, and most recently with anessa. As the Marketing Manager, Andrea develops and executes anessa’s promotional strategy, event plans, and content creation. She draws upon her roots and experience as a generational farmer in Honduras to help with expanding the reach of anessa’s innovative solutions in the global biogas industry.
