ARCHEA develops biogas plant projects from the initial idea through to long-term optimised operation.
ARCHEA has a pilot-scale biogas plant with a digester volume of 40m
3. Trials at the pilot plant include the use of trace elements and enzymes, as well as new feedstocks.
We are currently conducting research in the following areas:
New plant concepts for specific applications:
- Slurry digestion in Brazil
- Grass digestion in Germany
- Biowaste and household waste digestion
Reducing the plant's own energy consumption
- Optimising digester geometry
- Using energy-efficient agitators
Sustainable use of biomass
- Biomass trial plots with wildflowers and maize.
- Using residues from olive oil production
Improving feedstock efficiency
- Thermal pre-treatment
- Enzymes
- Trace elements
Gas utilisation
- Operational experience with two 100kW gas turbines
