Methods for Sampling Biogas and Biomethane on Adsorbent Tubes after Collection in Gas Bags
Open Access
- 20 March 2019
- journal article
- research article
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 9 (6), 1171
- https://doi.org/10.3390/app9061171
Abstract
Biogas is a renewable energy source with many different production pathways and numerous excellent opportunities for use; for example, as vehicle fuel after upgrading (biomethane). Reliable analytical methodologies for assessing the quality of the gas are critical for ensuring that the gas can be used technically and safely. An essential part of any procedure aimed at determining the quality is the sampling and transfer to the laboratory. Sampling bags and sorbent tubes are widely used for collecting biogas. In this study, we have combined these two methods, i.e., sampling in a gas bag before subsequent sampling onto tubes in order to demonstrate that this alternative can help eliminate the disadvantages associated with the two methods whilst combining their advantages; with expected longer storage stability as well as easier sampling and transport. The results of the study show that two parameters need to be taken into account when transferring gas from a bag on to an adsorbent; the water content of the gas and the flow rate used during transfer of the gas on to the adsorbent.Keywords
Funding Information
- VINNOVA (2017-05008)
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