Organic Waste
Ydro Process® microorganisms enhance the existing microbial community’s capacity to degrade organic material. These specialized microorganisms leverage more efficient metabolic pathways to accelerate the degradation rate and enhance biological performance. The Ydro Process® can be applied in many types of composting and anaerobic digestion systems.
OUR SOLUTIONS INCLUDE
Waste-to-Energy Systems (Anaerobic Digestion)
The Ydro Process® is an integrated solution combining targeted microorganisms and advanced analytics to enhance the overall performance of biological treatment processes. In anaerobic digestion systems, the application of the Ydro Process® increases digestion rates, treatment capacity, and overall efficiency.
Systems using the Ydro Process® have the potential to increase biogas production and significantly increase energy output due to a higher methane concentration. Additionally, the low concentration of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) in the produced biogas minimizes scrubbing requirements.
Ydro Process® microorganisms enhance the existing microbial community’s capacity to degrade organic material in anaerobic digesters. These specialized microorganisms leverage different metabolic pathways which accelerate the degradation rate and increase the efficiency of the biological treatment process. The degradation of complex organic molecules leads to the production of volatile fatty acids (VFAs), such as acetic, butyric, and propionic acid. The VFAs are then easily converted to Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) in aerobic conditions, or methane (CH4) and hydrogen (H2) in anaerobic conditions, yielding greater energy production potential.
Biological Reactions in an Anaerobic/Facultative Environment
Compared to conventional digestion systems, the Ydro Process® improves biogas production and quality.
Biogas Characteristics | Conventional | Using Ydro Process® |
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Conversion of COD/VSS to Biogas | 50 – 60% | >75% |
Methane Concentration in Biogas | 55 – 65% | >70% |
Hydrogen Sulfide in Biogas | 2,500 – 5,000+ mg/L | <300 mg/L |
Integration of Ydro Process® in Anaerobic Digestion Systems
Performance Benefits
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Increased digestion rate
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Greater biogas production
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Higher methane concentration in biogas
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Reduced hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in biogas
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Less scrubbing required for biogas conditioning
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Decreased hydraulic retention time
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Improved biosolids quality
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Reduced greenhouse gas emissions due to increased process efficiency
Waste-to-Reuse Systems (Composting)
The integration of Ydro Process® microorganisms in composting systems improves the degradation rate, increases the processing temperature, and improves overall efficiency in the composting process. This leads to reduced processing time and a significant increase in composting cycles and treatment capacity. The Ydro Process® is applicable for all types of composting systems, including windrow, in-vessel, etc.
Ydro Process® microorganisms enhance the existing microbial community’s capacity to degrade organic material in composting systems. These specialized microorganisms leverage more efficient metabolic pathways which accelerate the degradation rate and enhance biological treatment performance.
Integration of Ydro Process® in Composting Systems
Performance Benefits
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Improved composting efficiency and performance
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Enhanced degradation rate and efficiency
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Increased processing temperature
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Reduced processing time
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Increased system capacity and composting cycles
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Improved compost quality
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Reduction in odors