How Do You Test Pressure Relief Valves?
Volatile chemicals and gases require as a matter of law as well as a matter of safety a range of features and fail-safes that ensure that if pressure builds up in a tank that it will not cause major damage. It is a legal requirement under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 that […]
Digester Application Set For Approval Despite Opposition
An anaerobic digestion plant in Whitchurch, Shropshire is likely to receive permission to process chicken manure after it was granted a permit by the Environmental Agency (EA). The Shropshire Star reports that Whitchurch Biogas Ltd has originally had its planning permission denied by the town council due to objections from 36 members of the public […]
How Does An Emergency Tank Vent Work?
Storage tanks are robust and help to store sensitive and volatile materials safely and securely. This is in large part due to the range of safety features installed on a storage tank. Emergency vents are one of the main safety features installed on liquid storage tanks and are often a legal requirement on tanks storing […]
Agricultural Biogas More Beneficial To Climate Than Thought
A recent study conducted by Aarhus University on behalf of the Danish Energy Agency has revealed that the climate effect of biogas generated by the agricultural sector is much greater than previously considered. According to Bioenergy Insight , previous studies and analyses have shown that biogas production can provide a number of benefits to the […]
Yorkshire Town Aims For Circular Economy
‘Food capital’ Malton in Yorkshire has taken its first steps towards becoming the county’s first minimal waste circular economy market town. According to the Yorkshire Post , a pilot project, Circular Malton & Norton, that brings together businesses, authorities and the public, has been funded by the Rural Community Energy Fund to enable a feasibility […]
Large Breather Valve Order, Over 200 Items
Despite the slowdown in the economy, Motherwell Tank Protection are enjoying their best year ever! Sales have been boosted by a 200+ valve order for a major European client. The main driving factor to securing the project was the ability to complete such an order in an extremely short lead time. This shows MTP’s flexibility […]
What Is Anaerobic Digestion?
When it comes to the circular economy, anaerobic digestion (AD) has an awful lot to offer, turning waste organic material into green energy and natural biofertilisers. It works by breaking down organic matter such as manure in the absence of oxygen, with biogas generated as a byproduct by the bacteria involved in the process. This […]
Biogas From Cow Manure Injected Into The Grid
Anaerobic digestion (AD) company BioCow has turned cow manure into renewable biogas, and sold it back to the National Grid in a UK first, which could represent a new income stream for farmers. According to Circular Online , the biomethane was connected to the Gas National Transmission System at the end of July by BioCow’s […]
UK Firm Cuts Carbon Emissions With New Classic Car Biofuel
A UK company has launched a new biofuel that can power classic cars, which claims to reduce emissions by at least 65 per cent. Coryton has created the biofuel from a blend of unleaded petrol and bio-organic compounds from agricultural waste, calling the product Sustain Classic. Business development director of Coryton David Richardson said the […]
UK Biogas Facility Shows Significantly Negative Carbon Emissions
The operator of Wiltshire-based Bore Hill Farm Biodigester, Malaby Biogas, has recently announced that following a six-month Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), it has confirmed finding ‘ significant carbon negativity ’ of its operations. Circular Online reports that the findings impress on the essential role that small scale anaerobic digestion (AD) plants can provide as part […]
