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T H E C L E A N E S T E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S

Turn waste to electric and

thermal energy

when people, money and timing

really count

T H E C L E A N E S T E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S

S.A. was founded late 2012 in Ioannina Hellas as an

extension of the, shareholder Swedish company, SCIN AB & Partners’s general

WasteEnergy concept.

S.A.’s business activities are concentrated in the

Waste-to-Energy sector, providing commercial, construction, maintenance and

consulting services. The company’s primary fields of expertise are focused on

the:

Production of continuous energy (with almost zero emissions), using a

broad range of gas-sources, including previously unusable ultra-low quality

gas.

Construction and management of innovative high efficiency biogas pro-

duction plants.

Waste management consulting.

A complete system that increases results and reduces costs

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S.A.’s solutions enables the production of heat and

electrical energy with nearly zero emissions, by the use of a wide range of (un)

purified gas-fuel sources including extremely low quality gases, by the use of

common production processes waste heat (co-generation) or with stable mainly

thermophilic high efficiency biogas installations. The group’s personnel specialization,

flexibility, innovative technology, decades of experience and personal commitment to

every single project, guarantees the implementation of customized optimal solutions

and maintenance of stable power production.

Mission statementS.A. will combine and steer innovative and green solutions,

processes and concepts in order to actively participate in solving crucial society and envi-

ronmental waste problems, turning them into smart, profitable and valuable future proof

ecological sources of energy.

Human & EnvironmentS.A. aims to be part of the solution to the current

environmental issues and to positively influence people’s quality of

life. This is a strong principle fully applicable to the purposes

and objectives of the company, holding a leading role in the

company’s strategy. We are convinced that business,

profit, people and environment are equally

important factors to ensure the common

long-term success of all!

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CollaborationsS. A. has established

key-partnerships with EECT-Turbomachinery BV

(official representative of the Flex micro-turbines)

and with OGIN Biogas Technology BV (joint venture

OGIN, Schachtbau, ACRRES, Metaalwerk, Hellebrekers

and others), allowing the company to provide, to install and

to serve:

the cleanest power stations in the market

the only low caloric gas power station (1,5% methane) in the market

the latest and stable high efficiency Biogas installations in the market.

OGIN is a company based in the Netherlands and is specialized in the design,

installation and maintenance of innovative and high quality biogas facilities for

the agriculture and the industry sector. Based on classical and modern industrial

concepts in these sectors, OGIN develops and delivers stable and high performance

biogas solutions for ‘liquid’ and for ‘dry’ methanisation processes.

EECT-Turbomachinery is a European company specialised in combustion technologies and

official sales partner of the FlexEnergy Group.

S. A. & Partners main target is to install and service innovative tech-

nologies either through direct sale & maintenance to local parts in both private and public

sector, or through the installation, operation and exploitation of the technology for the compa-

ny’s own and /or participating investors behalf under various types of collaboration. An effort

fully supported by our international group, network and people with many years of expertise

in the investment and energy sectors.

Innovative solutions for energy production in a financially

attractive and environmentally accountable manner.

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OGIN Biogas Technology & PartnersUnique and innovative adjustments at the well known methanisation processes of

animal-, various agricultural-, industrial- and municipal solid wastes, introduced by the

Dutch company OGIN Biogas Technology B.V, results to higher efficiency and increased

production of higher quality Biogas, demanding less effort for higher electrical output.

With decades of engineering-, production-, and construction experience, internationallly,

OGIN & Partners possesses capacity with equall dedication and commitment solutions to

projects of any size.

SCHACHTBAU NORDHAUSEN GmbH

> Responsible for turnkey construction of

plants based upon OGIN concept and

engineering.

BIOGAS ENGINEERS B.V.

> Conception and engineering of biogas

process equipment

> Service and maintenance advice

> Reconstruction and upgrade of facilities

MONOSTORE

> Round, concrete, digester tank

specialists.

> Engineering and construction calcula-

tions for concrete parts<

HELLEBREKERS TECHBIEKEN B.V.

> Engineering and installation of pip-

ing, tubing for heat use and heating

networks

> Project management, Program backup

and support

> Engineering and installation for electri-

cal steering and control

METAALWERK ARIE BELO B.V.

> Engineering of mechanical equipment

for preparation, treatment and digestion.

> Construction and installation of this

equipment

GDH BOUW B.V.

> Construction of special concrete and

other civil constructions.

GASCON ENGINEERING B.V.

> CHP provider for several motor

branches.

ACRRES LELYSTAD

> Research and application centre

for renewable systems.

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The

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Applications of anaerobic digestion of biomassDigestion (methanization) is an anaerobic process through which

organic matter is broken down. This process releases carbon

dioxide (CO2) and methane(CH4) and the mixture is known as

biogas.

This biological process can work at two different optimal temper-

ature ranges. The first is called mesophilic and works at approx.

37 ° Celsius and the second is called thermophilic which works at

approx. 55 ° Celsius. Thermophilic installations are designed to

process larger amounts per m3 and consequently, the digester

capacity is more intensive. OGIN delivers mostly thermophilic

installations.

SEWAGE SLUDGE

Digestion of sewage sludge provides significant benefits when recy-

cling the sludge back to land. The digestion process provides sanitization

and also reduces the odor potential from the sludge. The energy generated

powers the sewage treatment works and on larger plants there is excess biogas

for export from the plant.

AGRICULTURAL CROPS, RESIDUES, ANIMAL MANURE

Energy crops for biogas are dedicated crops planted on agricultural land to be used as feed-

stock for biogas production. Manure is normally stored on farms for several months and then

used as fertilizer. The manure already contains micro-organisms responsible for biodegradation

and anaerobic digestion. The mix of maize and manure is the most commonly used feedstock for

agricultural biogas plants. Agricultural residues can also be used as biogas feedstock.

INDUSTRIAL WASTES, FOOD WASTES

Different by-products of the food industry – breweries, sugar plants, fruit processing, slaughter

houses, etc. but also food wastes of many different kinds – from domestic, commercial and

catering sources can be used as biogas feedstock. Biogas technology provides an

ideal way to convert these waste streams into energy.

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTES

The organic fraction of Municipal Solid Waste that often

goes for landfilling is a substrate with a high

energy content appropriate for use in bio-

gas technology.

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Nature shows us the way!

According to our vision, the start of the anaerobic digestion process is a mechanical one,

comparable to the digestion that occurs in ruminant animals, making it a complete, highly

profitable and effective system that converts biomass into clean energy with almost zero

emissions.

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The process

Masticate and predigesting

Digesting Secondary digestion and separation

Mix, cutting and hydrolysis

Intensively mixed or Plug Flow digestion

Separation, secondary digestion, Storage, etc.

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TURN WASTE TO ENERGYON A PROFIT!

3 years! Capital depreciation

Patented pretreatment technology increases by 15% the efficiency

of the biogas plant for an equal quantity of raw material.

THE CLEANEST ENERGY SOLUTIONS

the technology

designs tailor made installation solutions

for biogas plants and uses the following tools to achieve the ulti-

mate results:

Enhanced results by implementing the MOLARES™ System*

in the pre-treatment steps

• Reception

• Storage

• Pre mixing

• Mashing – rubbing

• Hydrolyses

• Mixing – Homogenizing

• Reactor feeding

Muncher for biomass like sugar beets, maize, potatoes, onions,

citrus fruits, grass, carrots, sprouts etc.

Throughput rate: 6 - 8 t / h

Benefits

• Higher gas production

• Better digestibility

• Faster digestibility

• Shorter retention time

• Less waste parts

The efficiency of the biogas plant increases with approx. 15% for the same quantity of raw material.

*BELOGIN Patent

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For sludge treatment

- Steel digesters for any kind of sewage- and biogas

plants

- Piping for any kind of plant construction

- Stainless steel components for any case of application

- Systems containers for biogas plants all the above by

SBN

System Container including:

- Feeding pump(s)

- Circulation pump(s)

- Heat exchanger(s)

- Cutter / shredder unit

- Volumetric flow measurement

- Compressed – air equipment

- Internal desulphurization unit

- Separate process control room

In cooperation with

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The Digesters are the “core” technology of the biogas plant.

delivers mostly thermophilic installations, using the

following two digesters:

1. Intensively and Completely Mixed Reactor.

The combination of this type of digester with a higher optimum temperature level, leads to

a 4 times higher methane production, comparing to traditional biogas systems.

The height of this reactor type is almost equal to its diameter, providing the optimum shape for the

use of one of the two advanced mixing methods:

The stirring method takes place either a) by the direct injection of biogas inside a vertical tube, evok-

ing an up-flow process or b) by the use of an electrical driven mechanical mixer, inserted from the roof

evoking a down flow process. The choice depends on the type of substrates being used.

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vertical

circulation

Integrated

heating

tube Horizontal

circulation

The advantages of the thermophilic AD process:

Higher biogas production with the same residence time

Shorter residence time is required with equal feed

Elimination of coliform bacteria and pathogens

Higher Organic Matter (OM) degradation efficiency

With over 30 years of experience in methanisation, OGIN has the expertise and know-how to design and install the ultimate solutions to each project.

2. Plug Flow Reactor

The process steps in a plug flow reactor are consecutive and lead to an unusually high

productivity.

These steel, polyester or concrete made tube shaped tank reactors are heated by

the longitudinal stirring device. Depending on the size of the reactor, the stirring

devices could be placed lengthwise or crosswise, having its electric or hydraulic

drive units placed on the outside of the reactor.

The Substrates being used can contain up to 30% of dry matter. The

especially developed equipment used in the preparation of these

substrates can easily be adapted to any specific combination of

substrate type being used in the installation.

The actual reactors for agriculture from 150 kWe

Intensive digestion in special reactors

The actual reactor for food-waste and (straw) manure from 1 MWe

the technology

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Secondary-DigestionAfter thermophilic digestion in the main reactor the digestate, or just

the liquid fraction thereof, is secondarily (post)-digested. It is possible to

separate the digestate into liquid and dry matter before the secondary digestion

take place. This can be important for land application and sales possibilities. When

there are no sales possibilities the digestate will be secondary-digested.

Combination digestion and secondary (post)-digestionTo ensure a more complete methanisation the secondary methanisation step is necessary. With

plug flow reactors as main reactors this reason is not valid. Then post digestion has its function

because the liquid fraction has a high concentration on soluble organic matter that still can produce gas

in a few days. So both systems need post digestion producing 10 – 30% of the biogas.

Therefor an OGIN biogas installation consists of two parts a thermophilic (digester) part and

a mesophilic (secondary-digester) part.

The post reactor for the secondary methanisation phase originally is

constructed as a classic manure digester with a gas storage as a double

membrane roof.

Biogas processing and conversion in Combined Heat and Power units

In a CHP unit (Combined production of Heat and Power) the biogas is burned the engine rotates at a

constant speed and drives the generator. This generator produces electricity. Like all combustion engines,

the engine produces heat. This heat can be used for heating the digester and for other purposes.

In certain situations you can choose to process the biogas so that it is suitable for use as green gas (a re-

placement for natural gas) or as fuel for vehicles instead of transforming the biogas into electricity. The

location of a small CHP unit on the premises is desirable for producing electricity and heat for the

installation and for private use.

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Green gasThere are techniques available

which can clean the gas thoroughly and

pressurize it so that it complies with the condi-

tions of the grid administrator concerning the quality

of biogas. The use of processed biogas in the natural gas

grid will receive more attention the coming years.

Fuel for vehiclesThe use of biogas in vehicles is currently

being developed further. In several locations

there are initiatives for the installation of gas sta-

tions. Important to this development is the existence

of collaboration between producers of biogas and the

purchasers of this gas. Centralization of biogas processing

and distribution points can be the key to success.

why WASTEENERGY

• Higher biogas production

• Better digestibility

• Faster digestibility

• Shorter retention time

• Less waste

• Low energy auto-consumption

• Low cost of maintenance

1918

MOLARES™

Primarydigester

Liquidfraction

BIOMETHANE

CHP unit

HeatPower

Secondary digester

Storage

DigestionHydrolysis

Gas

kWe

SE

PARATOR

kWt

Solidfraction

Fertilizer

Storage andpre-treatment

RawMaterials

Sewage Sludge

Energy crops

Manure

Industrialorganic waste

Operational management. We offer full operational

management including technical and biologi-

cal services, guaranteeing top performance

for your biogas plant with minimum

worries.

Turn-key installations.

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Our ServicesS.A. & Partners is

engaged in the development, sales and realisation of

biogas installations.

Biogas Installations for Agricultural Applications

By exploring the possibilities of integrating a biogas instal-

lation into your company, we proceed to an initial offer for

the delivery of a biogas installation. This offer gives you a

vision of:

The composition of the raw material and expected

amount of gas and effluent, with qualitative and quan-

titative descriptions.

The extra value of biomass residue as fertilizer, its

proper handling, storage and applications.

Highlights of the installation and capacity

of the facility.

Necessary investments.

Expected revenue, profit and

return of investment.

Biogas Installations for Industrial Applications

Industrial installations are not distinguishable from agricul-

tural installations. Completely mixed as well as Plug-flow

digesters are available and designed for specific situations

where conformation to existing processes is needed.

Development of prescriptions

The amount of biogas and the appearance of your instal-

lation will be determined by the quality and composition

of the raw materials. OGIN Biogas Technology can lead the

client in developing the right composed prescription.

Innovation, Development and Other activities

OGIN project developers and local government work to-

gether to create a closed-loop of lifecycles for local area de-

velopment and a lasting balance between living, feeding,

and primary agricultural needs. Other activities of OGIN Bio-

gas Technology include:

Research concerning pre-treatment techniques for raw

materials in order to gain a faster and better biogas pro-

duction.

Research, development and better calculation systems

based on analytical methods, in order to predict poten-

tial and realisable biogas productivity for a wide scale of

substrates needed in the biogas production.

Research in further optimizing stirring techniques with

special simulating programs.

Development of processes and revisions of digestate

management techniques.

Advantagesleading to the choice of OGIN solutions Very reliable. With over 30 years of experience in methanisation. OGIN has the expertise and know-

how to design and install the ultimate solutions to each project.

High efficiency by pre-treatment and composition of the input materials, separate hydrolysis and diges-

tion combined with high temperature. Completely mixed as well as Plug-flow digesters are available and

designed for each specific case, where conformation or adjustments to existing processes are required.

Compact installations & Robust technology. Our installations occupy relatively little space due to the

combination of hi end technology and optimum design.

Designed for flexibility. The planning and installation of a biogas plant is designed to be flexible and

easily modified following possible changes of the market and/or of the composition of biomass.

Maximum Return οf Investment. The use of OGIN Biogas Technology, for equal quantity of

raw materials provides the client with:

What is the Anaerobic Digestion Process?

Anaerobic digestion is a natural process occurring in the absence of air. During this process, micro-organisms stabilize waste organic matter and releases biogas. 

What is Biogas?

Micro-organisms convert a fraction of the organic waste matter into methane-, (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) gases during a process called anaerobic digestion. This mixture of gases is known as biogas. The composition of biogas is 50 to 75 per cent methane and 25 to 45 per cent carbon dioxide. Power generators, engines, boil-ers and burners can use biogas as a fuel, instead of natural gas. 

What are anaerobic Digesters?

Anaerobic digesters are specially designed and insulated tanks that are used to facilitate the anaerobic digestion process under a controlled atmosphere in order to achieve the maximum biogas production in the shortest of time. 

What could the Investment and the Payback period of a biogas plant be?

The capital costs of anaerobic digester plants may range from a few hundred thousand to million of Euros, depending on the size of the plant. The pay-back period can range from 3 to 16 years depend-ing on country and market conditions.

How many workers are needed for the day-to-day operation?

Most commonly, a fully automated anaerobic digester plant’s daily requirements are only a couple of hours of monitoring by a suitably quali-

fied person. However, plant failure or maintenance during shutdown may require more manpower. 

What kind of materials can be used as Substrate?

Any organic material,with a few exceptions, can be used to produce biogas. However, manure, agricultural crops, sewage sludge, industrial wastes, municipal solid wastes can be used as feed materials for digesters.

What is the difference between a Liquid Digestion Process and a Dry Digestion Process?

Liquid digestion plants uses an intensive stirring reactor, processes substrate containing up to 17% of dry matter and require longer retention time.

Dry digestion plants uses a plug flow reactor, can handle a substrate containing up to 35% of dry matter and require a significant shorter absolute retention time, compared to the much longer average retention time, otherwise needed.

Frequently asked questions

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Why Use Anaerobic Digestion?

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Anaerobic Digestion projects have several ben-efits, depending on the priorities of the plant man-agement. The main reasons for developing an AD project are summarised below.

Reduction of pollution through integrated waste management

The products of AD produce less odour than farm slurry

Can reduce pollution of water courses by reducing run-off. Run-off is the liquid slurry which is sprayed onto farmland, but then drains into surface water. It can carry sediments and pollutants into the receiving waters.

AD can lessen the risks of the spread of dis-ease and contamination by destroying bacteria, viruses and weed seeds.

Well-managed AD can decrease methane (CH4) release more effectively than conventional waste management, because the methane is converted into carbon dioxide (CO2), a less potent greenhouse gas.

The use of AD can aid industry to manage organic waste in a manner that is not detrimen-tal to the surrounding area and will necessitate awareness of environmental regulations.

Commercial Benefits

AD can generate income by charging gate fees, selling biogas (as electricity or heat), liquor and/or fibre products.

AD can produce savings by avoiding the costs of synthetic fertilisers, soil conditioners and energy from other sources.

Legal and political objectives

Public opinion is changing, and demands the farming community consider the environment and minimise pollution when farming.

There are increased legislative and regulative measures being placed on farmers regarding local waste management.

Demand for alternative energy sources

Heightened concern about global warming, and climate change, has influenced UK Government and EU policy.

Government and EU policy is driving an increase in the proportion of energy derived from renewable sources.

Competition within the energy industry has increased due to new emerging energy mar-kets derived from alternative sources such as renewable energy.

Community issues

Anaerobic digestion projects can directly boost rural economies by creating jobs and indirectly through increasing disposable incomes in rural areas.

It can provide a waste management option with positive environmental and economic benefits.

Anaerobic digestion can also offer an oppor-tunity to realise potential in local communities working together,stimulating new develop-ments that are community owned and operated.

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Project examplesDRY DIGESTIONCustomer : Van der Knijff

Plant location: Zeewolde / Flevoland / Netherlands

Process : Plug- flow digestion

Capacity: 35.000 tons of co-products and manure per year

Digester: Plug flow 2 x 770 m3

Hydrolysis: 1 x 450 m3

Secondary digester: 1 x 4400 m3

2.000 m3 Liquid storage

2.400 m3 Double membrane biogas storage

CHP 2 x 713 kW

Start-up 2008

LIQUID DIGESTIONCustomer : Schaap

Plant location: Tirns (Wybritseradiel)/ Netherlands

Process: Intensively mixed thermophillic digester

Capacity: 20.000 tons/year manure and co-products

Digester: 1.200 mn

Hydrolysis: 1 x 300 mn

Secondary digester: 1.700 mn

CHP: 2 x 346 kW

Start-up: 2008

TUFENI, ROMANIALocation Tufeni, OLT, ROMANIA

Kind of company Field cropping, swine farm

Digesters 2 x (1750 m3 substrate + 1100 m3 biogas) - mesophilic

Hydrolysis 1 x 125 m3

Secondary digester 1 x 4150 m3 substrate + 2550 m3 biogas

CHP 2 x 400 kW

Substrate Approx. 50.000 tons of co-products and manure per year

Start-up 2012

Annual energy profit € 480.000

BGP UTHLEBENCustomer: Uthlebener Qualitäts-schweine GmbH & Co. KG

Installed power: 1.6 MWel

Realisation period: 2009 – 2010

BGP FREIBURG/BREISGAU

Customer: Badenova AG & Co. KG

Installed power: 500 Nm3 Methane/h (5.0 MW primary energy)

The biogas is cleaned to natural gas quality and fed into the gas grid.

The plant is running on between approximately 90 %

The gas purification was built by a third party .

Realisation period: 2010 – 2011

Under Construction

Bioparque Navalmoral - Spain

· With an energetic production of 150 Megawatts, “Bioparque Navalmoral” is the project of major importance realized in Europe for the creation on biomass from energetic cultures.

· The heat produced by the biomass plants will supply the new industrial estate, ExpacioNavalmoral, and all those companies installs in the same one.

· The new biopark, whose construction started at the beginning of 2010 in a period of four years, will generate dozens of direct and indirect employments during the diverse stages of construction.

· There will be processed approximately 350.000 tons/year of maize and tobacco silage, energetic cultures with proved potential for the production

of biomas.

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