This project aims to develop an innovative system using fluidized bed gasification to enhance energy recovery from organic residues produced by anaerobic digestion (AD) plants. The system will convert the solid fraction of digested residues into syngas (fuel gas), reducing operating costs and improving the overall performance of AD facilities. Building on a decade of research at the Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), the project seeks to pioneer a more efficient and sustainable method for managing and utilizing waste from AD processes. Additionally, it focuses on advancing the technology’s readiness level (TRL), scaling up, and commercializing the system for broader industrial use.
THERMO-DIGESTATE – Improving biogas plant sustainability through energy recovery from anaerobic digestion residues
Client: GSRI
Starting Date: 28/07/2020
End Date: 27/07/2023
Beneficiaries: SMEs, Startups & Scaleups
Industry: Energy, Environment & Waste Management
KiNNO responsibility:
- Market & Competition Analysis: Assessing market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape in organic residues utilization.
- IP Landscaping: Safeguarding the technology’s intellectual property.
- Exploitation & Dissemination Planning: Leading the dissemination strategy to communicate results and support market introduction to biogas producers.
- Economic Feasibility Studies: Evaluating the plant’s economic viability and developing a sustainable business model.
- Users & Customers Discovery: Conducting interviews with Greek and Italian biogas producers and organizations to identify user needs and potential customers.
- Solution Validation: Validating the plant’s performance and market readiness through interviews with Greek biogas producers.