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Top 10 Things to Make Your Digester Biology Happy
Anaerobic digestion is a complex biological process that requires a great deal of nuance and subtlety to optimize its operation. This article looks at the 10 most critical aspects of AD and how to make them run for the best outcome. Read More
Commonly Overlooked Reasons for Anaerobic Digester Failures
Based on more than 30 years experience with digester facilities, this article presents the top five commonly overlooked causes of digester failure so you can recognize and avoid these pitfalls. Read More
CAWQ 2021 Symposium
A case study of a full-scale food waste digester failure and recovery was presented at the Value of Biogas West Conference in Vancouver. This case study demonstrates the need for balance in anaerobic digester feedstock as too much of the coveted FOG can be problematic. Read More
Conference Presentation – Full-Scale Food Waste Anaerobic Digester Failure and Recovery
A case study of a full-scale food waste digester failure and recovery was presented at the Value of Biogas West Conference in Vancouver. This case study demonstrates the need for balance in anaerobic digester feedstock as too much of the coveted FOG can be problematic. Read More
Canadian Anaerobic Digestion Guideline: Food and Organic Waste
This guideline on anaerobic digestion (AD) has been prepared using the expertise and experience of members of the Canadian Biogas Association (CBA). Azura was pleased to be able to provide technical contribution, overall review, and editing by David Ellis, utilizing his almost 30 years of experience working with anaerobic digestion systems. Read More
Azura Experience Featured in International Digester Training Course
An food waste digester case study from Azura Associates was incorporated into the training material presented by anaerobic digester experts Dr. Melanie Hecht and Birgit Pfeifer at the IBBK’s virtual Biogas Operator Training in June of 2020. Dr. Hecht, who is a Senior Biogas Plant Biology and Process Control Expert, presented a section called “Practical Plant Operation: Process Control and Plant Optimization” at this event. This case study highlighted the methodology used by Azura to recognize imbalances and proactively adjust the digester feedstock recipe to balance its nutrition for optimal biogas production, performance, and consistency. Read More
Value of Biogas – East Conference
David Ellis presented a methodology developed specifically to optimize anaerobic digestion systems at the Value of Biogas Webinar Series hosted by the Canadian Biogas Association (CBA) in June 2020. Read More