Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant Engineering

Description

This Compressed Biogas Plant eBook from 3D-LABS is written for engineers and students who want a clear, practical reference they can apply immediately.

Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant Engineering is a practitioner-level engineering book covering compressed biogas plant engineering under the SATAT framework — feedstock assessment, digester selection and sizing, biogas upgrading to CBG specification, compression and dispensing, and the fermented organic manure stream that decides whether a plant’s economics work. It is written for developers, EPC engineers and lenders’ technical advisers.

What format does this book follow and what standards does it reference?

The book follows a project from feedstock survey to commissioning, with a mass and energy balance maintained throughout. References include the MoPNG SATAT scheme framework, IS 16087 for biogas/CBG specification, FCO requirements for fermented organic manure, PESO approval under the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules for CBG storage and dispensing, and CPCB consent requirements for the plant.

How is feedstock assessed and the digester sized?

Feedstock assessment covers availability through the year, total and volatile solids, C:N ratio, biomethane potential and contamination. Digester sizing follows from organic loading rate and hydraulic retention time, with wet CSTR and dry batch digestion both designed and compared for agricultural residue, press mud, napier grass and municipal organic waste. Seasonal feedstock variation is carried explicitly into the sizing rather than averaged away.

Which upgrading technology does the book recommend?

Water scrubbing, pressure swing adsorption, membrane separation and amine scrubbing are each designed and compared on methane recovery, methane slip, power consumption per normal cubic metre, water or solvent consumption, and operating complexity. Selection is tied to plant scale and to the CBG purity and moisture specification that must be met at the dispenser.

Does the book cover plant economics and SATAT offtake?

Yes. The financial chapter builds revenue from CBG offtake at the SATAT price, FOM sales and any carbon-credit stream, then sets it against feedstock cost, parasitic power, labour and maintenance. Sensitivities on feedstock price, plant load factor and FOM realisation show which assumptions actually decide viability, which is useful both for developers and for the technical due diligence a lender will run.

How do I access this book after purchase?

eBook PDF: Instant download — a secure download link is delivered via email and your 3D-LABS account dashboard immediately after payment confirmation. No shipping wait. Lifetime access included — re-download anytime. Paper Book: Printed and shipped to your delivery address in India. Expect standard courier delivery timelines.

Contents

1. CBG in India: SATAT, Offtake and Project Structure — p. 1–23
2. Feedstock Survey, Characterisation and Biomethane Potential — p. 24–46
3. Anaerobic Digestion Fundamentals and Process Control — p. 47–69
4. Wet Digestion: CSTR Sizing and Mixing Design — p. 70–92
5. Dry and Batch Digestion Systems — p. 93–115
6. Pre-Treatment, Feed Handling and Contaminant Removal — p. 116–138
7. Biogas Upgrading: Water Scrubbing, PSA, Membrane, Amine — p. 139–161
8. Compression, Cascade Storage and Dispensing — p. 162–184
9. Digestate Handling and Fermented Organic Manure — p. 185–208
10. Safety, PESO Approval and Hazardous Area Classification — p. 209–232
11. Utilities, Parasitic Load and Plant Layout — p. 233–256
12. Project Economics, Sensitivities and Reference Tables — p. 257–280

What’s Included

An instant PDF download covering the core concepts, practical examples, and key references — ready to read on any device.

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• Applied Thermodynamics for Process and Power Engineers
• Fluid Mechanics for Plant and Piping Engineers
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About Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant Engineering

Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant Engineering is part of the 3D-LABS Engineering series — a focused e-book library for practising engineers, engineering students, and technical managers. This title covers fundamentals of engineering design, code interpretation, industry practices, and real-world project applications, with worked examples and industry-current best practices drawn from real engineering projects.

Written by practising 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists, Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant Engineering is designed to move you from concept to competence quickly — not to be a comprehensive academic reference, but a working reference you actually use.

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• An early-career engineer wanting to accelerate your practical knowledge in engineering.
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