Centre of Biosystems Engineering, Biomass Energetics and Water Engineering

The main is to undertake basic, applied and adaptive research leading to the development and improvement of equipment, technology and processes for agricultural and rural sectors.  Comprises a substantial capacity in terms of laboratories, instruments, support workshops, library and computer infrastructure enabling to undertake a wide range of agricultural engineering projects.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• Soil, environment and energy-saving tillage, seeding and harvesting technologies and machines and investigation of their processes, optimization design and technological parameters;
• Analysis of systems for precision agriculture;
• Energy crops harvesting and preparation for fuel technologies qualitatively, energy and environmental assessment, optimization of plant biomass preparation and usage for conversion methods and technical means.

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS AND PROJECTS

• 7BP (7FP) project FP7-ERANET-2013-RTD. Information and Communication Technologies and Robotics for Sustainable Agriculture. ICT-AGRI-2 Grant Nr. 618123. Project duration: from 01.01.2014 to 30.12.2017. The coordinator in Lithuania S. Petkevičius, promoters: E. Šarauskis, R. Domeika, D. Steponavičius, A. Kemzūraitė, R. Zinkevičius, Z. Kriaučiūnienė.

SERVICES

Investigation of soil properties in situ with Veris 3150 MSP:

• measure the apparent soil electrical conductivity;
• determine the soil pH;
• determine the organic matter content in soil.

Investigation of soil properties in situ and in laboratory with Veris P4000 (characterization soil profiles with spectrometer 350–2200 nm wave range till 1 m depth):

• measure the apparent soil electrical conductivity;
• measure the resistance to penetration of the soil;
• determine the carbon content in soil.

Investigation of soil properties in field and in laboratory:

• measure the carbon dioxide concentration in the soil with the soil meter Honold G200-X;
• determine the porosity and density of soil with the vacuum air pycnometer Eijkelkamp;
• determine the maximum shearing force with the field inspection vane tester;
• measure the moisture content of soil and the resistance to penetration of the soil in situ with penetrologger Eijkelkamp;
• measure of attracing forces of agricultural machines with Dynafor LLXh device.

Testing field sprayers and sprayers for wine-growing, fruit-culture and hop-culture:

• measure the vertical distribution of sprayers forwine-growing, fruit-culture and hop-culture;
• determine the flow rate of nozzles;
• testing the pumps, manometers and flow rate measurement devices.

Research of physical-mechanical properties of agricultural products and soil particles with Instron 5960:

• materials tensile, compressive, stretch, peeling, bend, tear, and other investigation;
• determine the elasticity of materials.

Investigation of energy plant cultivation, maintenance, harvesting and preparation for the conversion technologies and machinery:

• research of wood waste and coarse-energy plant shredding process;
• determination of chopped wood waste and coarse-energy plants, such as willows, chaff quality.

ACTIVITIES FIELDS

• Aerial photography, including the use of manned andunmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), camera calibration, photogrammetry, including production of ortophotomaps and 3D models, image interpretation (Enso-MOSAIC, CalCam, SeamLineEditor, EspaCity, Ortho-Engine software and digital stereo photogrammetric workstations are used).
• Hyperspectral imaging. Two hyperspectral cameras – Themis Vision Systems „VNIR 400-H“ and RIKOLA hyperspectral (spectral range: 400-1000 nm and 500-900 nm; spectral resolution 0.5 nm and 8 nm respectively) – are used. Cameras can be installed on aircraft or used in laboratory. HYPERVISUAL and ENVI software are used for analysis of hyperspectral images. Research fi elds: environment protection, bio-medicine, materials science, food safety, agriculture, forestry, etc.
• Object-based image and laser scanning data processing – Trimbe eCognition Developer and eCognition Server software are used.
• Trainings, courses and also consultations, publication of educational material, tutorials, etc. on remotesensing and GIS.

SERVICES

• Aerial photography using manned aircraft, photogrammetric processing and analysis of aerial images;
• Aerial photography using UAVs, photogrammetric processing and analysis of aerial images;
• 3D models for laser based and photogrammetric aswell as hybrid point clouds;
• Hyperspectral imaging using manned aircraft, processing and interpretation of hyperspectral images, building spectral libraries;
• Design and development of spatial databases;
• Advanced research in the fi eld of spatial analyses and modelling;
• Development and installation of remote sensing and GIS-based solutions;
• Consultation in all aspects of Geomatics.

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS AND PROJECTS

Equipment of Laboratory used in research project, fi nanced by Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania and ES:

• „Specifi c, genetic diversity and sustainable development of Scots pine forest to mitigate the negative eff ects of increased human pressure and climate change“, Nr. VP1-3.1-ŠMM-08-K-01-025.

Equipment of Laboratory used in Innovation Project, ordered by private business:

• Project “Research on development of remote sensing technology for earth observation”.
• Project “Applied Research of new remote sensing systems”.
• Project “Research on GPS and fi eld computers based survey inside forest“.

MAIN RESULTS

• Developed technologies for aerial photography, using unmanned or ultra-light aircraft, and photogrammetric production. Currently, Laboratory of Geomatics is the only local provider of aerial photography services using manned ai rcraft in Lithuania.
• Improved forest monitoring methods using modern remote sensing.

Laboratory of Building Materials was founded in 1975 and from this moment are testing main building materials used in hydraulic structures. From 1995 to 2000 the Laboratory had certificate to test concrete, concrete aggregates, road materials (sand, gravel, crushed gravel), reinforcement, inserts and other building materials and products for estimation main certification indexes. In Laboratory are also can be estimated the suitability of aggregates for production of concrete and mortar, are calculating the compositions of concrete and mortars. For more than 10 years Laboratory keeps carrying out the research of ecology building materials like unburned clay and straw. In 2010 the name of Laboratory was changed to Laboratory of Structures and Building Materials.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• Buildings and structures research;
• Expertize of hydraulic structures;
• Building materials testing.

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS AND PROJECTS

• Longevity research of hydraulic engineering and agricultural building structures and materials;
• Usability of local and low energy required building materials for agricultural building construction.

SERVICES

• Evaluation of technical state of concrete, reinforced concrete, masonry structures.
• Expertize of hydraulic engineering structures.
• Estimation of properties of building materials and products.
• Engineering structures construction supervision.

MAIN RESULTS

• The use of industrial hemp grown for fibre in the development of thermal insulating concrete for the insulation of energy-efficient building barriers.
• Use of renewable energy sources, sustainable construction and “smart barn” principles in agricultural production buildings.
• Stability modeling of Gediminas hill slopes.
• Evaluation of technical state of hydraulic engineering structures in Kruonis Pumped Storage Plant.
• Praparation of construction regulations “General construction works“, “Hydraulic engineering construction works“, “Bridges, overpasses, overhead roads, tunnels, retaining walls, cable roads“.

The laboratory officially started its activities in 2012. The scientists from few departments later reorganized into Institute of water resources engineering who shared the research ideas in the field of water research and management related to both quantity and quality aspects joined this new research unit. Laboratory acquired a lot of new modern appliances and software, as well as used and available up to date equipment, therefore the researches. The joined team now can benefit much from modern laboratory and be more competitive. The laboratory advises developers, municipalities, ministries and other institutions and organizations, private companies and farmers on how to solve global sustainable water resource issues, providing detailed research of individual water bodies (rivers basins in individual river stretches and lakes, ponds) testing and evaluating the quantitative and qualitative indicators and, where necessary applying modeling the water environment processes. The laboratory has research-business relations with Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Norway and other countries, academic institutions, and actively cooperate with Lithuanian non-governmental organizations and business associations.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Research of aquatic ecosystems:

• analysis of individual components, their interaction and impact on the functioning of ecosystem;
• evaluation of ecosystem condition and change in the context of multi-annual climate change;
• modeling of quantitative and qualitative aquatic processes;
• sustainable use of water resources ensuring the stability of aquatic ecosystems;
• streams bed processes, hydrodynamic studies and river beds straightening infl uence river ecosystem;
• river hydropower potential assessment and sustainable hydropower development.
• impact of natural and anthropogenic load on aquatic ecosystems

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS AND PROJECTS

Project funded by the state budget:

• Estimation of fi ltration characteristics of materials used in Lithuanian drainage systems – laboratory experiments, 2014.
• Evaluation of ecological status for group of water bodies attributed to “Risk water bodies”, identifi cation of pollution sources and other reasons that determine the risk status, identifi cation and selection of measures to improve the state of ecological status. The project is implemented in conjunction with ASU Environmental Laboratory. 2014-2016.

Scientifi c research funded by the Research Council of Lithuania:

• Hydrokinetic resource assessment in rivers and development of new technologies for development, 2012-2014.

International projects:

• The EU‘s 7th FP project ISIS „Integrated smart sensor system of water supply to improve the protection (partial funding). This is a unique project, the results of which relate directly to the fi ght against terrorism.

Businesses outsourcing projects:

• Bathymetric surveys of the “Promislavo” Lake and estimation of the removed sludge volume, 2014.
• Wastewater treatment with lime aeration technology (in the meat processing industrial wastewater primary water treatment plant). 2014-2015.
• Use of numerical groundwater modelling for gound water level lowering in parcel near to Breslaujos str., 2014.

SERVICES

• Perform water sample tests of diff erent water quality parameters as well as soil and sludge sample testing.
• Perform evaluation of hydrologic regime of rivers, lakes and other water bodies (water levels, fl ow rates, sediments/sedimentation, and water quality measurements).
•  River fl ow profi ling using acoustic method to measure water velocity and water fl ow cross section at the same time, and as a result the fl ow rates and fl ow velocities distribution in the fl ow profi le.
• Scanning of riverbed bank related areas and preparing digital maps.
• River bed or lake bottom scanning from boat using hydro acoustic method and generating 2D and 3D digital terrain models.
• Physical and digital modelling of open water bodies using earlier developed surface models and 1D or 2D hydraulic models.
• Application of Geographic information systems in water engineering, fl ood prevention and risk modeling.
• Hydrological and ecological expertise for river related water projects, operation of inland waterways.
• Determine soil moisture balance and soil water parameters using the modern equipment.
• Provides the nitrogen and phosphorus pollution load and balance calculation for river basins and off ers the measures for reduction of agricultural and industrial pollution load.
• Water quality monitoring of crop fi elds and action plans to reduce pollution.
• Surface and ground water pollution monitoring of large livestock farms and action plans to reduce pollution.
• Selection of potential locations for constructed wetlands and their design and performance evaluation.
• Teaching and training courses in hydrology, water conservation and water protection policy related fi elds. Consulting, preparation of teaching aids.

Laboratory of heat-energy processes and emissions activities origins associated to ongoing researches and studies of heat and mass transfer at the faculty of agricultural engineering. The beginning of researches of systematic thermo-energy processes in biotechnologies considered 1983 after establishment of laboratory of potatoes fruits and vegetables storage researches, which was named laboratory of agricultural products storage and processing technologies scientific researches in 1994. Subsequently this laboratory activities consolidates with laboratory of animal husbandry technologies and in 2008 1 October was established laboratory of heat-energy processes and emissions, approval development program of integrated science, studies and business centre (Valley) „Nemunas“. Laboratory of heat-energy processes and emissions function – to carry out fundamental and applied scientific researches and development in the field of technological sciences energy and thermal engineering, environmental engineering and other related fields of science, also development of sustainable agricultural production, its initial recycling together nurturing cleaner and cohesive environment, to create higher added value through partnerships with business and academic knowledge transfer, integrate into area of international researches.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• Grains, vegetables, fruits, animals, organic waste, manure, microclimate, gas emission, sheds, warehouses, technological processes, quality, energy, the sun, smart (intelligent) engineering.

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS AND PROJECTS

Scientific topics:

• Vegetable products (grains, vegetables and fruits) conservation and storage technologies optimization;
• Freezing technologies;
• Microclimate assessment and optimization in barns and buildings for storage and processing of agricultural products;
• Assessment and implementation of smart technologies and other engineering innovations in animal husbandry;
• Biological preparation using for air pollution control in animal husbandry;
• Solar radiation and other renewable sources of energy conversion technologies researches and application in technological processes;
• Energy efficiency evaluation.

Projects:

• Dissemination of technologies of promising medical herbal cultivation and innovative raw material of medical herbal preparation, using solar energy, implementation period 2011-2014 year. Partner VMU.
• Engineering innovation in cows keeping technologies, implementation period 2014 – 2015 year.
• New probiotics using to reduce gas emissions from manure, implementation period 2014-2015 year.
• Technological innovations for air pollution reducing in dairy farms, implementation period 2014-2015 year.
• New biopreparations usage for ammonia emissions from manure reduction“ implementation period 2014-2015 year.
• Eco-innovations for air pollution reduction in animal husbandry, implementation period 2014-2015 year.
• Thermal processes researches and the optimal microclimate formation in cowshed, implementation period – 2015.

SERVICES

• Vegetable products (grains, vegetables and fruits) drying, freezing and storage technologies assessment and design;
• Climate in storage management and ventilation systems evaluation, optimization and design;
• Evaluation of cowshed ventilation systems and optimization of microclimate;
• Air pollution evaluation in animal husbandry;
• Effectiveness evaluation of probiotics and other measures for gas emission reducing in animal husbandry and application of measures optimization;
• Implementation of engineering innovations in animal husbandry;
• Renewable energy sources using in technological processes;
• The energy efficiency evaluation of technological processes.

Products: microprocessor based juicy agricultural products storage ventilation controller; Solar energy uses technology for medicinal and spicy plants drying.

MAIN RESULTS

Developed solar radiation energy uses drying technology of medicinal plants. Patent “Siccatives preparing using solar radiation energy method and device for a way to realize it“ 2014 06 05. The applicant ASU. Authors: A. Raila, H. Novošinskas, E. Zvicevičius, A. Čiplienė.

Laboratory of automatic control of machines, technological systems and processes was established in the creation of the Valley Nemunas. Scientists of laboratory give advice to industry professionals, designers and energy specialists in the fields of energy processes automation, process control and visualization, automation, hybrid systems management, renewable energy installation issues. The laboratory collaborates with various companies and organizations providing diagnostics of hydraulic systems, improvements in hydraulic systems and their efficiency, tractor power measurement, research of fuel consumption and engine dynamic processes, economic indicators and environmental consultancy. The laboratory maintains business relations with Austria, Denmark, Latvia, Finland, Sweden, Germany and other countries, educational institutions, businesses companies and organizations. Laboratory’s scientists carry out research for business enterprises, research institutions and funds.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• Automation of energy processes, automatics, hybrid systems, renewable energy sources, process control, process visualization, diagnostics of hydraulic systems.
• Research of machines, hydraulic systems and improving the efficiency, investigation of tractors, power measurement, studies of fuel consumption, engine power and vehicle dynamic processes, economic indicators and environmental impact.

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS AND PROJECTS

Improvement of the indicators of Mobile technics energy and environment.

SERVICES

• Automation of energy objects;
• Measurements of various indicators;
• Measurements of physical units remotely;
• Calibration of other devices;
• Investigation of vacuum, flat plate and air solar collectors;
• Investigation and inspection of efficiency of solar collectors;
• Investigation of low power generators of wind power plants;
• Diagnostics of hydraulic systems;
• Diagnostics of hydraulic systems of mobile machines, industrial devices and other hydraulic systems;
• Diagnostics of tractor`s power, fuel consumption, speed and acceleration with a mobile device.

The permanent workshops

• Demonstration of solar collectors;
• Demonstration of PV and solar power plants equipment;
• Equipment of tractor`s exploitation indicators;
• Servo and stepper motors control systems.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Consultation in automatic control and renewable energy sectors;
• Perform automation of energetic objects and measurements of various indicators for industry, science and education organizations.

MAIN RESULTS

Experimental development results

• Developed laboratory demonstration stand „Automatic control of Technological processes “. This equipment is frequently installed in energy supply and renewable energy systems to increase the efficiency of control processes. Introduced such systems allow controlling various devices remotely via the Internet or GSM networks. By optimal use of technological devices, it can be reduced energy consumption for processes, increased productivity and quality of works.

In 1996 Laboratory of Working conditions was established as a unit of Department of Occupational Safety and Management. In 1997 this laboratory was certified by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania for investigation of risk factors in working and residential environments. In 2001 laboratory was reformed to the Laboratory of Working Conditions and Machinery Safety while during the period 2003–2008 was accredited by Lithuanian National Accreditation Bureau for investigation of risk factors in working environment and machinery noise and vibration testing. Since year 2011 laboratory is a unit of the institute of Agricultural Engineering and Safety. Mission of the Laboratory is to safeguard against risk factors arising from new and existing bio-systems and bioenergetic technologies as well as to implement technical means for safety improvement.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• Research of acoustic noise and mechanical vibration generated by machinery, tools or equipment. Modelling and design of technical solutions for noise and vibration reduction.
• Measurement of particulate matters, acoustic noise and mechanical vibration, electromagnetic fields (EMF), thermal parameters of the environment as well as implementation of technical-organizational solutions for management of risk factors.
• Motion analysis of human body movements and hand grip force analysis of various tools and equipment (especially hand-held).

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS AND PROJECTS

• Risk factor identification in working and residential environments as well as implementation of risk reduction solutions, spread of good practice to society related to human safety.
• Noise exposure risk assessment methodology in workplaces was prepared. Research of vibration, noise particulate matters and other risk factors. Methodology for investigation of vibration transmission to ergonomic system were carried out.
• Supervision of annual International Scientific-practical Conference “Human and Nature Safety”
• H2020-BB-2016-1 Nr. 727883 Smart Forwarder for sustainable and efficient forest operation and management, kuris vykdytas 2016-2019 m.

SERVICES

• Measurements of acoustic noise and mechanical vibration;
• Ergonomic measurements of palm and finger grip forces;
• Assessment in of physical environmental pollution;
• Consultancy services related to the questions of occupational safety and health and risk management.

Synthesis gas, second generation liquid biofuel and biohydrogen laboratory was established in 2012. The establishment of laboratory was stimulated by adopted European as well as Lithuanian normative documents promoting the application of non-food materials for biofuel production as well as implementation of second generation biofuel production and usage. They stimulated the start of research concerned with second generation liquid biofuel and synthesis gas production from various biomass resources, as well as analysis of fuel properties and influence on environment.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• Investigation of gas properties and its composition.
• Evaluation of efficiency of gas cleaning methods in dependence on gas composition, yield and production technologies.
• Investigation of biogas application possibilities in synthesis of second generation biofuel.
• Investigation of production, usage and environmental impact of second generation biofuel.
• Investigation of microalgae application for energy production (biogas, biodiesel).

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS AND PROJECTS

• Eureka project E! 5030 BIOGASFUEL Development & implementation of a dual-fuel supply system in diesel engines using biogas/pilot dose of diesel fuels. 20102013. Sponsorship – Lithuania’s Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology (MITA).
• Improvement of biogas quality in order to use it for transport or supply to natural gas pipelines. 20122013. Sponsorship – Ministry of Agriculture.
• Usage of butanol and inappropriate for food oil for biotechnological synthesis of biodiesel. 2013-2015. Sponsorship – Research Council of Lithuania.
• FP7 „Researcher’s night 2013“.
• FP7 „Researcher’s night 2012“.
• FP7-PEOPLE-2009-NIGHT. „Researcher’s night in Lithuania 2009“ (ReNiLi2009).

SERVICES

• Identification of unknown materials;
• Estimation of their amounts;
• Investigation of gas composition.

MAIN RESULTS

Awards

• E. Sendžikienė. 2013 04 – 2014 04 Lithuanian national scholarship of World Federation of Scientists.
• E. Sendžikienė. Science prise laureate diploma of Aleksandras Stulginskis University (2nd place). 2013.
• E. Sendžikienė. Laureate of Lithuanian science premium (with authors) in the field of technological sciences for fundamental and applied scientific research work “New feedstocks and methods for biodiesel production”. 2011.
• E. Sendžikienė. Science prize laureate diploma of Lithuanian University of agriculture. 2010.

Biodiesel, bioethanol and biological lubricants laboratory was founded in 2012. Laboratory decide problems of renewable raw materials usage in biodiesel and biolubricants synthesis. There are investigated: various types of oil, fatty waste, various alcohol usage possibilities in biodiesel production; properties of new kind of biodiesel and biolubricants; suitability to use in diesel engine; analyzed possibilities to improve the quality of products, exhaust emissions using biofuel, biological degradation.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• Biodiesel
• Bioethanol
• Biolubricans
• Liquid biofuel

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS AND PROJECTS

Bio raw materials and waste recycling and the use for non-food needs

SERVICES

• Researches of biofuel production, usage and environmental impact.
• Applied researches of microalgae usage (biodiesel production) in energetics.
• Determination of elemental composition in organic and non-organic solutions.
• Researches of biodiesel and other biomass product quality indexes.
• Determinataion of elemental composition of liquid and solid substances (CHNS/O).
•  Researches of biolubricants physical properties.
• Experimental works of bacherlors, masters and PhD are carried out in the laboratory.

LRV in 2008 October 1 approved the Integrated Science, Studies and Business Centre (Walley) of “Nemunas” development program. Here was set up targeted research centers and laboratories. One of the strategic activities areas are resource-saving technologies and energy from biomass development. By combining of working in this field scientific potential, was founded laboratory of  “Biomass treatment, logistics and solid fuel processes”. Currently, the laboratory is equipped with advanced research equipment, which carries out research of PhD students, master students and performed of contracted research.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Renewable sources of energy, biomass, agricultural products, grains, vegetables, solid biofuel and its preparation, drying, briquetting-granulation processes, properties of biofuels, storehouses, flue gas emissions, the impact on the environment.

SCIENTIFIC TOPICS AND PROJECTS

Topics of works: Drying, storage and processing technology of products of plant origin; plant biomass storing and preparation for biofuels; Studies product quality testing: their properties, environmental and technological factors influence on  of  the products quality; Optimization of solid biofuel treatment and logistics technology; Studies of biofuel conversion technologies, ash content, ash melting and smoke emission.

Project: „Artemisia dubia research of chemical composition and biomass thermochemical conversion“, The period of execution 2014 – 2016 m. Partner LAMMC ŽI.

SERVICES

Analysis, design and assessment of drying, storage and processing technologies of  products of plants origin; Usage solar energy for drying technology; Analysis of biofuel production and preparation technologies; Studies of solid biofuel properties: moisture content, fractional composition, calorific value, ash content, ash melting temperature, pellets and briquettes stability and exhaust gases emission; Materials of thermal conductivity tests. assessment of energy efficiency and environmental impact.

Workshops

• Analysis, design and assessment of drying, storage and processing technologies of products of plants origin.

Biological waste and by-product utilization laboratory start its activity since 2012 December 7th, as open access centre „Biosystems engineering, Biomass energy and Water engineering“ which is part of the valley „Nemunas“. Function of Biological waste and by-products utilization laboratory – to carry out fundamental and applied research and experiments in the science field of technology, direction environmental engineering.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• By-products
• Bio-waste
• Biolubricants
• Biodiesel
• Lubricating materials
• Biopolymers

 RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Inventory of biological and other organic waste and by-products;
• Investigation of waste properties and suitability for bio-energy processes;
• Assessment of organic waste energy value and environmental impact;
• Optimization of agricultural origin waste collection and recycling technologies.

SERVICES

• Studies of biolubricants production potential from by-products;
• Studies of biodiesel fuel production potential from by-products;
• Search of new raw materials for bio lubricants;
• Search of new raw materials for bio diesel fuel;
• Studies of bio-waste usage possibility for lubricating materials production;
• Studies of bio-waste usage possibility for diesel fuel production.

FIELDS OF ACTIVITY:

The laboratory was founded in 2000. The researchers of the laboratory advise farmers, specialists of industrial enterprises, designers, energetics and representatives of state institutions on the issues of plant biomass and processing of organic waste into biogas. The laboratory cooperates with other Lithuanian science and study institutions and business associations. The laboratory maintains relations with research institutions, companies and organizations in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Finland, Sweden, Norway and other countries. The scientists of the laboratory participate in the preparation of projects of biogas power plants operating and and monitor their activities.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• Investigations of energy potential of raw materials used for biogas production.
• Research and optimization of biogas production technological process.
• Determination and evaluation of biogas power plant‘s sustainability indicators.

SERVICES

• Determination of the energy potential of organic waste or plant biomass processed into biogas.
• Optimization of biogas production process from organic waste or plant biomass.
• Preparation of a feasibility study for biogas production from selected raw materials.
• Preparation of the project of the technological part of the biogas power plant.
• Monitoring of the technological process of the biogas power plant.

MAIN RESULTS

• An innovative technology for anaerobic processing of fish processing waste.
• Recommendations on increase the efficiency of biogas production from sewage sludge using biodegradable food industry waste.
• Innovative hydrogen sulfide separation technology from biogas developed using bioactivated carbon filters.
• An innovative technology for processing slaughterhouse waste into biogas.