renewable energies
The organic mass from which biogas is obtained is often viscous, acidic, and corrosive. High solids content easily leads to blockages, and long-fiber components make it difficult to close the valve. In addition, elevated temperatures are generated during the fermentation process and must be maintained. All valves must be absolutely tight to prevent odor emissions and comply with environmental regulations.
Our
competence
Our knife gate valve design with self-cleaning principle makes Wey valves perfectly suited for biogas applications. Biogas plants in more than 25 countries in Europe and Asia rely on Wey shut-off quality.
Typical
media
- Slurry
- Animal manure
- Corn
- Grains
- Food waste
- Sludge
- Raw sewage
- Steam
- Gas
TypiCAL
PROCESSES
Substrate supply
Organic substrates are collected and fed into the fermenter. Coarse particles or fibers can have an abrasive effect on valves.
Fermentation
The biomass is fermented, producing acids and gases. The equipment must withstand corrosion and maintain the optimum temperatures for fermentation.
Gas collection
Butterfly valves are often used for transporting and storing biogas. These must be completely leak-proof and approved for gas applications.
Removal of fermentation residues
Digestate is often reused as fertilizer. Its viscous, sludge-like consistency easily leads to blockages in valves. Dead spaces in the design must be avoided.
OUR WEY VALVES
FOR BIOGAS APPLICATIONS
VN Series
MF Series
TW20
TL20
TF20
Options
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Stainless steel as the body material makes the valve particularly resistant to corrosion.
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The add-on Weyotine cutter-pack can be used to cut long-fiber media, preventing jamming and blockages.
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If you opt for the cylinder with a magnetic piston, magnetic inductive limit switches can be fitted directly to the cylinder.
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Further options depending on project requirements
References
The Biomethane Plant in Heek
Repowering of a biogas plant to a high-performance biomethane plant. 37 Wey knife gate valves regulate the process of converting liquid manure and animal waste into valuable methane.
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Biogas plant in Ireland
This biogas plant in Dublin supplies around 7,500 households with electricity. More than 300 Wey valves are installed throughout the plant.
The organic resources recovery center O-PARK 1
Equipping the first center for biogas and fertilizer production in Hong Kong. A pilot project on Hong Kong's goal of carbon neutrality.
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The biomethane plant Agri Seudre Énergies
New construction of an anaerobic biomethane plant in France. Via a special ring system, 50 Wey knife gate valves control the flow of solid, liquid and gaseous media.
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Biomethane production in Italy
In South Tyrol, Wey knife gate valves support the conversion of animal manure and slurry into biomethane, fertilizer, natural carbon dioxide, and clean water.
