ARCHEA Biogas N.V.
ARCHEA Biogas N.V.: ARCHEA Service GmbH becomes part of joint research project on raising efficiency of biogas plants
ARCHEA Biogas N.V. / Key word(s): Miscellaneous 22.11.2010 10:12 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waalre, 22.November 2010 - ARCHEA service GmbH is one of six partners in a three year joint research project to explore the use and value of enzymes and enzyme mixtures in biogas plants. The positive effect of enzymes on the anaerobic fermentation of herbal co-substrates in biogas plants has already been demonstrated in several analyses on the laboratory scale. Amongst other effects the enzymes were accelerating the decomposition of hemicellulose and cellulose. The researchers assume that this reduce the formation of scum in active biogas plants and thus will lead to less work for the stirring unit and to a lower energy demand of the plants. So far, only some selected enzymes and substrates have been tested and the reaction mechanisms have not yet been definitively determined. The joint research project starting on 1st October seeks to continue these studies and to test the results on a pilot plant scale as well as in practice. Coordinated by Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik Potsdam-Bornim e. V. (ATB) a total of six partners will explore the use of different enzymes and enzyme mixtures in the anaerobic fermentation of corn silage, pig dung, corn/corn-cob-mix, Sudan grass, clover-grass-mix and combinations of these substrates. Based on the collected data the researchers will develop material and energy balances in order to come to a comprehensive economic and procedural evaluation of the use of enzymes. Then it will also be possible to derive recommendations for the practical application, e. g. regarding the optimal enzyme mixtures and the right timing of use within the process. The biogas industry is highly interested in such kind of research as enzymes are already in use in existing biogas plants though the scientific proof of their value is still pending. The now starting three year project is sponsored with about EUR 1.7 million by the Bundesministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz through its project executing organisation, Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e. V. (FNR). The project partners are: - Archea Service GmbH - Biogas Nord Anlagenbau GmbH - Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik Potsdam-Bornim e.V. (ATB) - ASA Spezialenzyme GmbH - DBFZ Deutsches Biomasse Forschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH - Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut Pirmasens e.V. 'We are excited about being part of such an important project with these renowned partners. The public sponsorship emphasizes the high relevance of its results for the whole biogas industry. The increase of biogas yield and substrate efficiency will be the major challenges for the industry in the future,' says Oliver Nacke, Member of the Management Board of ARCHEA Biogas N.V. For further information please contact: ARCHEA Biogas N.V. Investor Relations T: +49 (0) 89 / 244118-411 info@archea-biogas.de www.archea-biogas.de 22.11.2010 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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