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reducing the irst 90% of phosphorus Flue gas treatment system
in a waste stream may cost $5/pound, Sodimate ofers dry and semi-dry sorbent injection systems for heavy-metal removal using lime, soda ash,
however, it can cost up to $50/pound trona, and powdered-activated carbon (PAC). he systems include a mechanical unloader, designed to handle

to reach 90% to 99% reduction.
diicult chemicals. At the same time, it avoids the recurrent problems associated with bulk handling, including
One method of meeting nutrient bridging, compacting, and jamming.
reduction requirements is through Sodimate, Inc. | www.sodimate-inc.com
Nutrient Credit Trading (NCT) or

Water Quality Trading, which focus
greatly on phosphorus. NCT’s are
earned by the capture of nutrients
from non-point sources by virtue of

base conservation activities, such as
strip farming, no-till farming, and
contour farming. Capture techniques
such as these can be as efective in

nutrient planning, as recovery of
phosphorus from anaerobic diges-
tion liquid and manures. With proper
documentation, phosphorus removal

from AD eluent can qualify for
NCTs.

The recovery process
Some nutrient recovery techniques
manipulate pH levels in the water,
and require the addition of minerals

to optimize recovery from the solu-
tion. Phosphorus recovery is aided
by AD, as the process converts and
homogenizes inputs into a more avail- Exhibit or sponsor at the

able form.
In the current economic era, where only show speciically designed
traditional energy sources seem fairly
cheap and plentiful, new and inven- for PV professionals in the U.S.

tive markets are necessary if renew-
able gas projects are to keep moving
forward. Fortunately, the manage-
ment of organic material through an-

aerobic digestion has many oferings MARCH 9–10, 2015 • THE WESTIN WATERFRONT • BOSTON, MA
in terms of biogas and energy produc-
tion. here are also a multitude of
additional uses for residues from AD,

some of which could aid in biomass
production, including for compost,
fertilizers, ibers, and biochar to name
a few.

his material recovery component
distinguishes renewable biogas from
solar, wind, and hydro power. High
product standards for residuals man-

agement enhance overall digester val- The New England market is growing.
ue, beneiting sustainable agriculture
by replacing depleted resources.
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Douglas Renk is a Biological
Commissioning engineer for BIOFerm
Energy Systems.

BIOFerm Energy Systems
www.biofermenergy.com

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