Biogas is a renewable energy source that comes from the biodegradation of effluents and organic residues, energy sources that are practically inexhaustible.
Eco-Energy, replacing and reducing the use of fossil resources.
 

Genética uses the most advanced and complete systems for measurements of biogas with certificates that are validated internationally.

Find out the composition and flow of biogas for a better use of this fuel.

Here are some of the analyzes we can do for you:

Brazil, for being a tropical country uses large-scale anaerobic ponds without coverage to capture generated methane. It is known, that a simple pond can generate biogas to replace a few tons of wood in boilers and/or recover energy, for example.

Genética Environmental Technologies has developed a compression camera float to analyze the amount of methane generated in a pond and, hence, the result is the reuse this gas.

Make your business more sustainable and profitable!

Brazil will living in the next years an intense energy crisis. This justifies the importance of transforming the current industrial wastewater into fuel.

Genética Environmental Technologies follows all international standards for performing the BMP study, and these studies have been sent to various institutions and companies in the world, for example Mexico, Switzerland, Germany and China.

The BMP wastewater study assesses the ability to convert organic matter contained in effluent, into methane and its viability.

Below a little about BMP Wastewater:

COD effluent: 4,580 mg∙Lˉ¹;

Total anaerobic biodegradability: 93%;

Gravimetry:

• TS = 5,230 mg∙Lˉ¹;
• TVS = 3,400 mg∙Lˉ¹;
• TFS = 1,830 mg∙Lˉ¹;
• Relationship between volatile solids by dry matter = 0.65;

F/M = 0.345.

This is a small demonstration of some steps that contemplate this study. Contact the Genética Environmental Technologies and do a complete study.

The production of biogas in solid waste landfills has been considered a factor of great environmental and economic importance, awakening more and more government interest, research institutions and private companies.

Therefore, BMP study becomes an important tool to promote the best use of this waste, assisting in projects, projections and estimates spending.

Genética Environmental Technologies follows all international standards for performing the BMP study, and these studies have been sent to various institutions and companies in the world, for example Mexico, Switzerland, Germany and China.

Below a little about BMP Urban Waste:

This is a small demonstration of some steps that contemplate this study. Contact the Genética Environmental Technologies and do a complete study.

The disposal of industrial waste in landfills is becoming more expensive and bureaucratic, in the near future industries will have to give sustainable destination for their residues;  emerging opportunities to generate energy.

The BMP study becomes an important tool to promote a better use of these wastes, assisting in projects, projections and budgets.

Genética follows all international standards for conducting BMP studies, providing services to Brazil and the world's customers.

Below a little about BMP Industrial Waste:

This is a small demonstration of some steps that contemplate this study. Please contact the Genética Environmental Technologies and have a complete study.

The Specific Methanogenic Activity (SMA) can be defined as the maximum methane production capacity by a consortium of anaerobic microorganisms.

The periodic SMA analysis allows to evaluate the behavior of biomass under operating conditions and possible effects of inhibiting compounds.

Establishes the degree of degradability on different substrates, as well as being an excellent tool to determine actions with the focus in increasing efficiency of the system as:

• Reduction of COD/ BOD;
• Increase in the generation of methane;
• Controlling excessive generation of acids.

Genética Group offers you the most complete SMA study of the market. Below the items that are included:

1. Anaerobic Operations

2. SMA - Specific Methanogenic Activity

3. Versatility of the Sludge

4. Unit SMA analysis history

5. Unit BIOGAS analysis history

6. Property of Sludge

7. Microscopy

8. Conductivity

9. Redox

10. Volatile acidity for total alkalinity

11. Intermediate alkalinity by partial alkalinity

12. References

13. Appendix

This is a small demonstration of some steps that comprise this study. Contact the Genética Group and do a complete study.

Study specifically designed to simulate in laboratory the actual industry conditions and find the best operating parameters for maximum efficiency of removal of COD/BOD of anaerobic and/or anaerobic pond.

1.  Optimize the existing reactor;

2.  Create parameters to design and build a unit with high levels of efficiency.

Study specifically designed to find solutions and answers to the industries that have microbiological and operational problems in wastewater treatment with aerobic operations, such as activated sludge and aerated lagoon.

Find out which is the maximum aerobic biodegradation of your effluent!

• Low biological floc quality;
• Excessive growth of filamentous bacteria;
• Foam excess and/or scum;
• Uncontrolled  pH;
• Final effluent turbidity and/or mud drags by the clarifier;
• Low efficiency in removing COD/BOD;
• Low dissolved oxygen content;
• Among others.

Following the international research standards, Genética Environmental Technologies has staff of masters and doctors in this area, combining field experience with research focused on the solution. So, we develop with the client specific solutions for treating effluents according to each necessity.

Solutions for:

- Follow legislation  parameters (such as BOD, COD, O&G, solids, turbidity, color, N, P, and other parameters prescribed in CONAMA);

- Biological alternatives for treating waste from ETPs as sludge, whey permeate;

- Biological alternatives for hard treatability wastewater containing dyes, high amount of salts, phenols and hydrocarbons.  

Here, our customers take part in the study, with access to all labs engaged in researching, interacting and monitoring the development with support of six labs:

• Biotech Laboratory;
• Research & Innovation Laboratory;
• Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory;
• Microscopy and Nanotechnology Laboratory;
• Renewable Energy Laboratory;
• Environmental Analysis Laboratory (Accredited by FATMA and NBR 17025 accreditation).

Methanogenic bacteria are very sensitive to various quali-quantitative factors, from the affluent to the reactor.

Microscopic monitoring of these bacteria results in information of high importance to taking actions that improve efficiency in the removal of COD/BOD load and enhance the generation of methane.

See a little about this analysis of anaerobic microscopy:

Legend: ++++ Predominant | +++ Many | ++ Few| + Rare

Contact the Genética Environmental Technologies, make a complete anaerobic microscopy to diagnose and resolve operational problems and potentialize the generation of methane.

The activated sludge system is one of the most efficient processes for wastewater treatment. In this system, there is a balance of thousands of types of species and gender of micro-organisms living in symbiosis. When there is an imbalance in this environment, it is very common occurring operational problems, among them:

- Low biological floc quality;
- Excessive growth of filamentous bacteria;
- Foam excess;
- Uncontrolled pH;
- Final effluent turbidity and/or mud drags by the clarifier;
- Low efficiency in removing COD/BOD;
- Low dissolved oxygen content;
- Among others.

The best way to find out what is happening to the quality of the system is a detailed analysis of microscopy that Genética Environmental Technologies developed for your company.

Learn a little about this analysis:

1. Microscopy: Activated Sludge;
2. Study importance of bacteria and protozoa;
3. Unit operating parameters;
4. Curve growth point of micro-organisms;
5. Greatness of biological flakes;
6. Test tube with 25 mL;
7. Slowness and predominance: filamentous bacteria;
8. Identification: filamentous bacteria;
9. Predominance: filamentous bacteria;
10. Comparative of the predominance: filamentous bacteria;

11. Sulfur granules presence;
12. Identification and counting: protozoa and micrometazoa;
13.  Tetrad cocci grouping presence;
14.  Presence and nitrifying bacteria;
15. Presence of algae;
16. Zoogloea ramigera presence;
17.  Description of the causes of different foams;
18.  Viscous bulking - excessive exopolymers;
19.  Diagnosis.

Algae are present at the discharge of the effluents using polishing ponds (in excess can cause eutrophication of the receiving body) and water storage ponds for supply (cause odor and taste in water). Some may be very dangerous, since they have the capacity to synthesize bioactive compounds, called cianotoxins that promote toxigenic effect to the aquatic biota system.

Due to the environmental importance of the appearance of algae phenomenon in ponds and tanks, Genética Environmental Technologies offers a quick and conclusive microscopic analysis for taking action.

Below a brief example of this differential we offer:

The legislation doesn't set maximum values ​​of algae density standards of effluent discharges. Based on studies conducted by the Genética Environmental Technologies, the maximum concentration of algae value for a good stabilization of the effluent without increasing DBO (algal mass) ranging from 1.0 x 104 to 5.0 x 104 cells/ml.

Physico-chemical quality of the sample analyzed compared to the standards established by the National Council of the Environment (CONAMA), nº 430 of May 13, 2011.

• Increased particulate organic matter (BOD);
• Increase of organic substances which can give taste and odor to water;
• Excessive pH increase;
• Excessive sedimented algae causes anaerobiose releasing hydrogen sulfide (toxicity), ammonia, iron, manganese, phosphorus, etc. Can also occur in the anaerobic source where the effluent is discharged causing death of fish.

* Additional information accompanying the full report.

The pink/red coloring is a very common effect at certain times of the year in lagoons and estuaries, and worsens when discharged as red wastewater into receiving bodies, passive of causing significant environmental impacts.

In case of occurring this phenomenon in your wastewater treatment plant, please contact Genética Environmental Technologies.

Within 24 hours of receiving the sample, we will send you the diagnosis for making quick and effective action.

Our engineering team has the concept "sustainable projects = intelligent design", in other words designing wastewater treatment plants with simultaneous application of biotechnology, where the results are stations with minimized generation of sludge for disposal without use of chemicals, lower energy cost with high quality treated effluent.

We offer the customer this important tool for determining the volume and position of the sludge in ponds and tanks, facilitating the removal of treatment and dehydration.

We often perform the sludge gravimetry study along with bathymetry and apply bacteria and their metabolites in biological digestion of this sludge, performing sequential analysis to monitor the reduction of sludge by bacteria. As the sludge characteristic, we come to biological degradation of sludge in higher than 80%.

The Self-Depuration Study is a very important tool for determining the effluent discharge parameters analyzing the assimilative capacity of a receiving body.

It is usually a legal requirement to obtain licenses according to CONAMA RESOLUTION 357. 

Due to the large market demand and reduced supply of this service, which is provided with quality and credibility of results, Genética Environmental Technologies professionalized this study.

Monitoring:

• Identification of the receiving body;
• Self-depuration capacity;
• Qualification of the generated effluent;

Genética Environmental Technologies differential: aggregate the reports, if necessary, the possibilities to reduce impacts and comply with the legislation.

Check some of our fieldwork:

We employ appropriate methods and equipment as required by the study.

In industrial screening, the solids contained in the effluent from the primary system are placed on this surface called sieve, which may be static or rotating.

The solids that are not retained in the sieves become serious problems for equipment and cause accumulations in ponds and tanks.

See the importance of this study for taking actions:

In the case above the static sieve is retaining fibers greater than 1 mm of opening and much of other particle sizes, resulting in a 19% particle size retention, in other words, still 81% of the solids pass to the secondary effluent treatment system.

The major challenges in sludge dewatering operation are:

• Reduction of chemical and organic load returning to the system;
• Reduction of chemical consumption in the process;
• Maximum efficiency of the equipment to ensure lower volume of sludge for disposal and treatment.

For these and other reasons, our engineering staff and laboratories have created more this important evaluation tool and diagnosis of centrifuges, tridecanters and other forms of sludge dehydration.

Learn a little about this tool:

"We go beyond environmental protection, proposing definitive solutions ..."

Environmental laws are increasingly restrictive and involve relative complexity parameters. Our field team consists of experts and environmental auditors who are prepared to carry out detailed technical surveys, review and propose the best line of defense for lawsuits and complaints.

This sector was created due to high demand from companies for solutions to specific situations that have occurred in industries.

Here our engineering team will develop and deliver the resources you need.

See photos of some of our projects:

Another interesting device developed by the Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory belonging to Genética Environmental Technologies.

After the study of bathymetry we direct the dredge to recycle and move the sludge, with this equipment specially developed for various situations of pumping. The equipment is robust and reaches great depths and high curves of repression.

Specific equipment to accelerate the process of passive degradation in ponds and tanks, developed by the Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory belonging to Genética Environmental Technologies.

The surface wave generator promotes pressure waves in biological systems so that increases the contact of bacteria with the substrate, turning simple ponds in real reactors.

NEW CONCEPT ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT

The Hybrid Reactor DSG promotes the reaction of aerobic hydrolysis followed by anaerobic fermentation, resulting in high biogas generation, with the highest concentration of methane on the market.

The reactor has the capacity to degrade and convert crude effluents with high loads, oils and greases, and solids, including fibers.

As a characteristic, it produces much purer biogas, with low levels of sulfuric gas and volatile acids, compounds that are highly corrosive in the biogas burning process.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Anaerobic degradation with high methane gas generation;
• Aerobic hydrolysis followed by anaerobic fermentation;
• Purest biogas;
• Stability in high load variations;
• High efficiency;
• Degrades high concentrations of oils and greases;
• Degrades suspended solids;
• Degrades fibers;
• Digest sludge;
• Eliminates physico-chemical float;
• Eliminates spending on chemicals;
• Eliminates bad odors;
• Reduces power consumption;
• Reduces 95% of the COD and BOD load at this treatment stage;
• Reduces treatment cost by up to 70%;
• Activation by Bio-increase technology;
• Enables the use of rainwater.

COMPARATIVE OF CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT X HYBRID REACTOR TREATMENT DSG:

Annual savings in the ETE of over R$ 2,5 million, after installation of the DSG Hybrid Reactor.

ADVANCED ELECTRICITY OF WATERS AND EFFLUENTS

The Electrox R9000 is an electronic equipment developed by a team of engineers from 3 different areas: chemical, electrical and electronics. Result of extensive research and development of companies Genética Group, Electropar and Atual Eletrônica.

Fully automated, the equipment meets the strictest requirements and needs in water and effluent treatment. This machine combines electrolysis reactions by electrooxidation and electrocoagulation, being the first equipment of the world to work with variable frequency, reaching more than 5,2000 electric cycles per second in a powerful reaction, becoming an important technological alternative for the environmental area.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

OPERATION PRINCIPLE:

The electric current applied to electrodes inside an electrolytic chamber causes the colloidal impurities to destabilize, resulting in agglomeration, flotation and subsequent removal. The dissolved impurities that contribute COD / BOD are also oxidized due to the oxidizing agents released by the reaction, which modifies them to a state which is less colloidal and less emulsified (or soluble). The contaminants are then precipitated and can be easily removed by secondary separation techniques.

HIGH TECHNOLOGY IN EFFLUENT TREATMENT:

• High removal of COD / BOD;
• Lower generation of sludge;
• Effluent without chemical residual;
• Elimination of multiple contaminants;
• Detoxification and improvement of biodegradability;
• Eliminates heavy metals;
• Eliminates coliforms, viruses and microorganisms in general;
• Removal of color and odor;
• Removal of oils and greases;
• Removal of suspended solids;
• It does not generate concentrated water discharge with pollutants such as Reverse Osmosis;
• Rust resistant organic compounds.

SUPPLY:

Made of polypropylene, or can be constructed of concrete, with a capacity of 1.0 m³ / h to 300 m³ / h, with a power of 50A up to 50,000A, mounted on composite modules with pipes, valves, flow meter, feed pump, receivers and electrical panels, ready to operate.

RADICAL HYDROXYL

• Powerful oxidizer (at least 2 times stronger than chlorine);
• It does not produce toxins;
• Depending on the substance being attacked is up to 3500 times faster than chlorine.

TIP TECHNOLOGY

Airmaster Aerators incorporates "infusion aeration technology" - an innovation in wastewater treatment - making these aerators the most advanced and efficient available in the world today.

US PATENT No. 6,325,842

Manufacturer: Airmaster US (www.airmasteraerator.com)
Representative for Latin America: Genética Group

OPERATION PRINCIPLE:

The effluent is sucked into the Airmaster by an impeller and then pressed into the aerator discharge system. A turbo fan forces air into this discharge system through an infusion tube and two spirals move the wastewater around this tube.
When the oxygen tubes are connected to the discharge manifold, it creates a negative pressure zone, at which point the aerator is able to disturb the molecular structure of the effluents and infuse the air into the wastewater.
Then these effluents that received the oxygen, are discharged on the right and left side of the aerator, mixing from the top of the pond to the bottom.
The agitation generated has a high aeration capacity without increasing the effluent temperature, and the turbo fan incorporated into the effluent discharge guarantees the maximum available oxygen transfer.

HIGH TECHNOLOGY IN EFFLUENT TREATMENT:

• 2 times more efficient than diffusion of air;
• 3 times more efficient than mechanical aeration;
• Effective in the removal of nitrogen;
• Effective in reducing sludge;
• Effective in reducing COD and BOD;
• Effective in algae control;
• Effective odor reduction;
• Principle of stripping and turbo transfer of oxygen to the nitrifying bacteria.

BOVINE REFRIGERATOR (CASE):

• Application of the Airmaster Turbo Aerator 15 HP equipment;
• Flow rate: 400 m³ / day;
• Initial Nitrogen: 174 mg / L;
• Final Nitrogen: 17 mg / L;
• Efficiency: 1,96 kgO₂ /kg converted nitrogen.

Normal nitrification process would require 4.74 kgO2 / kg converted nitrogen.