Why choose GM

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10 reasons to choose GM

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Methane losses in Off-gas vented to atmosphere are lower than 0.1% of total methane in Biogas feed: no Off-gas post-treatment needed. GM-HPC (Hot Potassium Carbonate) technology is a BAT (Best Available Technique) thanks to the low level of pollutants emission and to the low consumption of feedstock, chemicals, water and energy.

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METHANE RECOVERY > 99,9%

Methane recovered from raw Biogas is higher than 99.9%. A higher methane yield by some percentage points increases significantly the profitability of the investment compared to other upgrading technologies.

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ENVIRONMENTAL - FRIENDLY NO CHEMICAL CONSUMPTION

The water based K2CO3 solution is not volatile and does not degrade, unlike the amine based scrubbing solutions. GM process is a chemical absorption, with no chemicals consumption, unlike water scrubbing technology, which needs chemicals for process water conditioning.

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MINIMUM ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION

GM Biogas upgrade process requires minimal power: 0.15 to 0.2 kWh/Nm3 of Biogas, depending on the requested Biomethane pressure at battery limits. Compared to membrane multi-stages process, no Biogas is recycled to compressor. Compared to water washing, GM process is not affected by weather condition and power consumption is less due to lower solution circulation and to negligible recycling to compressor of methane absorbed by washing solution.

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PROVEN TECHNOLOGY

More than 350 worldwide applications in CO2 removal. The plant is small, simple and reliable.

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SMALL-SIZED, SIMPLE AND RELIABLE PLANT

Due to high efficiency in CO2 removal and reduced solution circulation, columns are smaller compared to water wash technology; typical height is > 12 m.

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BEST SYSTEM AVAILABILITY: >99% STOP-START IN ONE MINUTE

Due to the simplicity of the process, GM plant run time is higher than 99%. GM plant is fully automated and can be quickly and easily stopped and restarted.

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LOW MAINTENANCE COSTS

GM process for Biogas upgrading to Biomethane ensures low maintenance costs, thanks to unit’s robust and simple design. Biogas compressor is the most critical item.

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10 reasons to choose GM

CO2 CAN BE TOTALLY RECOVERED

CO2 removed by the GM scrubbing process is available at high purity (>99.9% dry basis) and can be used directly or liquefied and utilised in several applications.

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10 reasons to choose GM

BEST EFFICIENCY IN CO2 REMOVAL

Residual CO2 content in produced Biomethane is typically lower than 1%.