More Than a Mess – Why Digester Foam Poses Both Physical and Biosafety Hazards
Foam is a sticky, slippery mess that most digester operators have seen one time or another. While slip, trip, and fall risks are obvious, there are other biosafety hazards that need to be considered before rushing to clean up.
From Trash To Treasure: Maximizing Renewable Fuel with Codigestion
The only currently established, potentially carbon-negative fuel in the world is energy produced from waste. As we seek to reduce our carbon footprint, codigesting food waste at sewage treatment plants presents an excellent opportunity to maximize existing resources and create a more sustainable future.
Webinar Recap – Biogas Project Feasibility Workshop for Beginners
RNG has massive potential – but why are so many projects struggling? Attendees joined BiogasWorld and Azura for a beginner-friendly workshop on Biogas Project Feasibility to learn how to assess risks and benefits of potential biogas projects.
Podcast: The Future of Waste Management Anaerobic Digestion and Renewable Energy
In this episode of the Tech Takes Podcast, they discussed why biodigesters are important for a lower carbon future, the science of how they work, and how the public can help raise awareness to reach Canada’s biogas potential.
Why Is There Foam in My Digester?
Foam is a messy, sticky, and smelly problem in biodigesters. But why does foam form in an anaerobic digester in the first place?
Podcast: Turning Waste into Energy With Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion, or biodigestion, is not a new technology – but harnessing nature’s power and transforming waste-to-energy is a great way to make the most of our valuable resources. Azura’s Dave Ellis was invited to join Sohal Hasnie on the Energypreneurs podcast to talk about the history and science behind anaerobic digestion and share practical applications for this often carbon negative fuel. Click the…
Digester Startup and Commissioning
Anaerobic digester biology is most sensitive and fragile during startup and commissioning (S&C). This article highlights 5 key considerations that are often overlooked during S&C of anaerobic digesters.
Webinar: Safety & Security for Biogas and Biomethane Projects
Azura’s Dave Ellis was invited to join BiogasWorld’s “Safety & Security for Biogas and Biomethane Projects” webinar. The panelists shared their experience and discussed: key hazards, how to assess risk, and how to keep employees and equipment safe at biogas facilities.
Podcast: The Science of Anaerobic Digestion
Get the inside scoop on the bugs behind the bubbles! Dave Ellis joined Matt Lensink on the CEM Energy Radio Podcast where they discussed the fascinating science behind anaerobic digestion and how this process is driving sustainable energy.
Ammonia Control Strategies
If lab testing indicates that your digestate might contain too much ammonia, what can you do? There a number of steps to reduce problematic gasses in an anaerobic digester.
Podcast: Codigestion Benefits and Considerations
Azura’s Dave Ellis was invited to join the Biomass Magazine Podcast to talk about municipal codigestion! Municipal sewage sludge codigestion blends organic waste into existing anaerobic digesters to produce biogas and it is a great option to help reduce the carbon intensity of our fuel system.
Watch Your Step! Slips, Trips, and Falls in an Anaerobic Digester Facility
Slips, Trips, and Falls are common workplace accidents and biogas and RNG plants are no exception. Check out the article for risks unique to these plants and proactive measures to keep your anaerobic digester facility running safely!
Event Recap – OACETT 2024: Innovating for a Greener Future
In June 2024 Azura headed to Toronto for the OACETT Innovating for a Greener Future Conference. Over the course of the event Team Plaid had many excellent discussions about organic waste, biogas, and how anaerobic digestion can be part of creating a greener future.
Effectively Ensuring Safety in Biogas Facilities
This article covers five key categories of safety hazards and four hazard control methods within a biogas facility to better protect employees, the surrounding community, and our environment.
Event Recap – Ontario Water for the Future Conference 2024
Azura attended the Ontario Water for the Future Conference hosted by the Water Environment Association of Ontario and Ontario Water Works Association.
Event Recap – CANECT ‘24
On Tuesday April 23, 2024 Azura presented a new course as part of CANECT ’24! Azura’s David Ellis was invited to chair the “Anaerobic Digestion: Compliance and Optimization Course,” a one-day intensive training on anaerobic digestion (AD) fundamentals. This course was hosted by CANECT and was held at The Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre in Vaughan, Ontario. This all-new CANECT…
Event Recap – Value Of Biogas East 2024
Azura’s Team Plaid attended the Value of Biogas East Conference hosted by the Canadian Biogas Association.
Three Unexpected Risks of Hydrogen Sulfide at RNG Plants
Explore three common scenarios where H2S can pose a threat in well-ventilated spaces and at well-maintained digester sites.
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.
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.
Canadian Digestate Management Guideline
This guideline on digestate management 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, review, and editing by David Ellis, utilizing his more than 30 years of experience working with anaerobic digestion systems.
Event Recap – VOB East 2023
The Azura Associates team sponsored and presented at the Value of Biogas East Conference in 2023.
VOB West 2022
The Azura Associates team sponsored and presented at the Value of Biogas West Conference in November 2022.
2022 WEAO Technical Symposium and OPCEA Exhibition
Azura’s Michael Nelson, PhD shared the team’s expertise by presenting two papers at this event.
VOB East 2022
The Azura Associates team will be attending the upcoming Value of Biogas East Conference in May 2022.
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.
Net Zero Energy Wastewater Treatment Handbook for WRRFs
Following the third Getting to Net Zero Energy Wastewater workshop in February 2020, hosted by the Ontario Water Consortium (OWC), in partnership with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), a team of industry professionals prepared a Handbook for Codigestion Projects at Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities.