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BIOPAQ® AFR converts fats and proteins into energy-rich biogas in a reliable and efficient way. The BIOPAQ® Anaerobic Flotation Reactor (AFR) is specifically designed for the treatment of wastewater containing medium or high concentrations of fats, oil and grease (FOG) and other biodegradable compounds such as proteins and starches.
Performance of the Anaerobic Flotation Reactor
The BIOPAQ® AFR will reliably and efficiently convert 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, dairy and food 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
Feasibility of BIOPAQ® AFR
| Characteristic | Influent specification |
| Type of industry | Food industry (dairy, vegetable oils, slaughter houses) |
| COD level | 5 - 70 g/l |
| % of fats | maximum 50% of total COD |
| BOD/COD | 0.3 - 0.6 |
| TSS load | up to 70 g/l (solids must be largely biodegradable) |
How BIOPAQ®AFR works
Industrial wastewater is pumped to the Bioreactor through the Influent Distribution System where it is thoroughly mixed with the reactor's anaerobic biomass to achieve optimal contact between biomass and organic compounds to be degraded.
The Bioreactor is hydraulically mixed by continuously pumping the reactor contents to the influent distribution system and to the nozzles in the upper part of the reactor. This exceptionally efficient mixing system ensures maximum conversion of the organic compounds, including fats and proteins, into valuable methane or biogas.
The biogas is collected in the head-space where it leaves the reactor to be used as green energy in boilers, gas engines or upgraded to pipeline quality Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).
Following anaerobic digestion in the Bioreactor, the biomass solids are separated from the treated water through the Dissolved Biogas Flotation (DBF) process. In the DBF process, the effluent is continuously pumped into a Biogas Dissolving Unit, operating at 3-5 bar, in which biogas is pumped and dissolved in the solution. This pressurized stream is then released in the center of the Flotation Tank at the bottom. Returning the stream to nearly atmospheric pressure causes the biogas to come out of solution and form small bubbles that attach to the biomass flocs. As the flow travels towards the tank’s periphery, the flocs float to the surface where they compress into a flotation layer that is collected in a trough and flows towards the Biomass Recycling Tank. From this tank the biomass is pumped back to the Bioreactor. The treated water below the flotation layer leaves the flotation tank by means of a pump or valve and can be discharged or post-treated.
PAQUES BIOPAQ®AFR - Anaerobic industrial effluent treatment
The BIOPAQ® Anaerobic Flotation Reactor (AFR) efficiently converts wastewater fats and proteins into energy-rich biogas. Designed for high concentrations of fats, oils, grease, and biodegradable compounds, it delivers high-quality effluent and reliable biomass retention. With HRTs from 1-8 days and a compact footprint, BIOPAQ®AFR is ideal for industries like meat, dairy, and food manufacturing. Download our product brochure to learn more about this innovative solution. Download our product brochure to learn more.
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