Methane is often associated with a herd of cows in a meadow.
But while the agricultural sector is indeed a major emitter, it is the only reason why this gas is crucial.
At CHEMLYS, we will accompany you in the analysis of all types of gas and today we will explain how methane (CH4) has immense potential for recovery.
Why the best excuse is our cattle friends?
It is true that agriculture weighs heavily in the balance. When we talk about man-made emissions, much actually comes from the digestion of cows and how they are stored.
However, it would not be fair to accuse only our friends of animals. Industrial and natural sources are just as massive. Methane is everywhere: from the seabed to gas pipeline leaks, to our own household waste.
How does methane develop its potential?
Methane is a very interesting gas because its life in the atmosphere is short: about 12 years, against centuries for CO2. This means that by reducing our methane emissions today, we will see a concrete effect on the cooling of the planet in just a decade.
Thus, methane should no longer be seen as waste, but as a resource. Methane is the main gas in natural gas. To produce it from waste, we use methanization.
- The principle: Agricultural waste (thanks cows!), agri-food or urban waste is recovered.
- Process: We put them in a digester.
- The result: Biomethane is produced, a renewable energy that can be injected into the gas system or used as fuel (BioGNV).
What about the Micro GC in all this?
In order for methane to become an opportunity, precision is required. Whether it involves detecting leaks at an industrial site or optimizing the performance of a methanization unit, measurement is the key.
Our gas analyzers quantify the composition of the biogas (CH4 – CO2 – H2S), with great precision.
To guarantee the energy performance of biogas, it is necessary to ensure its composition. This composition can vary depending on the origin of natural gas and have an impact on its energy performance. It is therefore essential to control it for distribution.
Natural gas is one of the most used fossil energy resources in the world. In France, it is used mainly for heating and cooking. But it is also used to generate electricity.
The micro GC Fusion equipped with 2 temperature programmable modules allows rapid and repeatable analysis of the composition of natural gas. The latter consists mainly of methane. However, it also contains inert gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide, as well as various trace hydrocarbons.
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