Paques Environmental Technology India Pvt Ltd

BIOPAQ®AFR - Converts fats and proteins into energy-rich biogas

BIOPAQ®AFR - Converts fats and proteins into energy-rich biogas

The BIOPAQ^® Anaerobic Flotation Reactor (AFR) is specifically designed for the treatment of wastewater containing high concentrations of fats, oil and grease (FOG) and other biodegradable compounds such as proteins and starches. The BIOPAQ®AFR will reliably and efficiently convert these organic compounds, typically present in the range from 5-70 g/l of COD (with a max of 14 g/l of FOG) in e.g. the meat and dairy and food manufacturing industry. The COD is converted into valuable biogas, while producing a high quality treated effluent.
Biomass retention using the biogas flotation unit prevents biomass loss and permits the decoupling of hydraulic retention time (HRT) from solids retention time (SRT). This allows HRT 's from 1-8 days with a SRT >50 days. At loading rates from 2-8 kg COD/m³/day and a high concentration of well mixed flocculent biomass, the BIOPAQ^®AFR combines the high efficiency and compact footprint of a high-rate reactor with the stability and biogas production of an anaerobic CSTR.

Advantages of BIOPAQ®AFR

• Proven technology, > 10 years operational experience
• Maximum biogas production from COD, FOG and proteins
• High flocculent biomass concentration
• Efficient biomass retention
• Low HRT, High SRT
• Loading rates 2-8 kg COD/m³/d
• Compact footprint
• No pre-treatment required
• Low sludge production.
• Outstanding effluent quality
• Tailor made solutions
• Worldwide availability
• A complete range of standardised concepts
• Low maintenance, no rotating equipment inside tanks