Biogas offers great potential for sustainable and efficient energy production. However, because biogas production is a natural process, gas quality, moisture levels, and methane concentration can constantly change. Precise and continuous monitoring helps detect these variations early and optimize the process accordingly.
Reliable measurement of methane, CO₂, moisture, and biogas flow can improve yields, reduce methane losses, and protect important system components. Moisture monitoring is particularly important to prevent corrosion, wear, and downtime in CHP systems and to extend the service life of activated carbon filters.
Accurate measurement of sewage and digester gas also plays an important role in wastewater treatment plants. Modern measurement technology makes it possible to reliably monitor even challenging, moisture-rich gas streams.
Optimized biogas production therefore helps achieve lower operating costs and higher yields, while supporting a more resource-efficient and sustainable energy supply.
With the Vaisala MGP260 product family, key gas parameters can be monitored directly and accurately throughout the biogas process. Depending on the model, methane (CH₄), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and water vapor (H₂O) are measured reliably, even under demanding conditions.
The robust, Ex-certified design, automatic calibration, and heated probe ensure stable measurements even in high humidity and cold environments. At the same time, no additional pumps, sampling systems, or calibration gases are required.
This means less maintenance, easy integration, and better control of the biogas process – helping to improve upgrading efficiency and make the most of the energy produced.
Reliable monitoring of gas quality and moisture helps biogas plants operate more efficiently and safely. Excess moisture can cause corrosion, wear, and unplanned downtime, while methane losses directly reduce plant efficiency and yield.
Precise measurements help keep biogas moisture within the required specifications, extending the lifetime of activated carbon filters and protecting combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Continuous monitoring also provides better control over gas quality and methane losses throughout the entire process.
The result: less maintenance, lower operating costs, and more efficient use of the produced biogas.
