AIM OF THE PROJECT

Detailed project and coordination for the construction of a pilot plant at semi-industrial scale for anaerobic digestion of whey in order to produce methane and hydrogen.

SERVICES PROVIDED

Feasibility, basic and detailed design of process, electrical and civil layout. Site management during construction.

ACTIVITIES

• ultrafiltration of whey
• steam-heated storage
• dark fermentation (DF) anaerobic digestor for hydrogen production
• anaerobic digestion AD
• ultrafiltration downline of the digestor
• heat engine for biogas exploitation

PROJECT PLUS

• development of whey as a source of both whey proteins and biogas
• design and testing of hydrogen management systems
• ATEX design (biogas and hydrogen)