Biomethane Enrichment System PROLIMIX

Biomethane Enrichment System PROLIMIX

The PROLIMIX from I-Maximum is a state-of-the-art biomethane enrichment system designed to enhance the heating value of biomethane by precision blending with propane (LPG). Built to meet the stringent demands of modern gas networks, industrial users, and energy producers, PROLIMIX delivers reliable, efficient, and safe enrichment of biomethane to assure compliance, performance, and profitability.

What PROLIMIX Does

PROLIMIX operates by injecting liquid propane into a biomethane stream, then finely atomizing it via a nozzle head to create an aerosol. This aerosol evaporates by absorbing heat from the biomethane, achieving thorough mixing. Afterwards, the mixture passes through further staged blending under regulated temperature and turbulence, typically around +45 °C, to ensure homogeneity and precise calorific value.

With this advanced propane injection mixing system, users can meet or exceed required heating value specifications, even in cases where raw biomethane falls just short of network limits. PROLIMIX is available in capacities for standard flows of 350, 700, and 1200 Nm³/h, and can be custom-engineered for higher flows or pressures up to 35 bar. Models are offered for low, medium, and high-pressure service.

Why It Matters

In the shifting landscape of renewable energy, the biomethane production sector is rapidly expanding. Interconnectedness of gas grids, regulation of energy content, and market demands in many regions push for stricter control over gas heating value. By using PROLIMIX, biomethane producers can ensure their gas meets transmission standards, increasing access to grid injection and boosting downstream revenue.

Improving the production of biomethane means ensuring that the gas not only is green but also performs consistently. PROLIMIX helps guarantee stability and reliability, avoiding penalties or losses tied to under-spec calorific value. It also supports greater energy yield in cogeneration units, boilers, and CHP installations, harnessing biomethane energy more effectively.

Key Advantages

• Precise Mixing: PROLIMIX allows exact proportional blending of biomethane with propane or LPG (or even other gases in multi-gas configurations) to hit target-heating values.

• Automatic Regulation: Full automation covering flow, pressure, heating value, and safety interlocks ensures continuous, hassle-free operation.

• Increased Energy Efficiency: Enriched biomethane burns more cleanly and efficiently, improving overall system performance.

• Operational Flexibility: Adjusts dynamically to variations in raw gas, enabling stable output even with fluctuating biomethane composition.

• Easy Integration: Designed to retrofit or integrate into existing infrastructure, minimizing civil engineering work and downtime.

• Advanced Control & Monitoring: Real-time diagnostics, safety shutdowns, and condensate separation protect downstream pipelines and equipment.

• Enhanced Reliability: Supports gas mixture continuity and safety, protecting supply obligations with confidence.

Who Needs PROLIMIX

Any gas operator, biogas plant, or industrial facility aiming to optimize mix quality will benefit. For those engaged in bio methane production, ensuring that their output meets or exceeds regulatory requirements is essential. As more biomethane companies expand their operations across Europe and beyond, there is growing pressure to maintain consistent gas properties.

I-Maximum serves as an engineering partner to biomethane suppliers and biomethane companies who require dependable enrichment systems. The PROLIMIX system allows biomethane providers to offer enriched gas that can compete with natural gas, and helps biomethane suppliers guarantee quality to utilities and customers. For biomethane company executives, this means improved margin, credibility, and access to grid markets.

Context and Market

When it comes to biomethane production, Europe is seeing strong policy support and investment. Governments and regulators are imposing stricter requirements on gas quality, creating both challenges and opportunities. Meanwhile, biomethane producers are increasingly adopting technologies like PROLIMIX to ensure their gas meets specifications, avoids energy losses, and earns full value.

Within the overall biomethane production process, enrichment with propane is one of the more mature and efficient ways to elevate heating value without resorting to costly upgrades or switching to synthetic-gas alternatives. This makes PROLIMIX a pragmatic choice for many projects already in operation, as well as new installations.

Safety and Standards

Safety is built into every facet of PROLIMIX. A condensate separator and liquid detector prevent unintended liquid propane from entering downstream systems. Pressure and temperature sensors constantly monitor operating conditions; if any limit is breached, propane injection is automatically shut off. The system has been engineered to meet relevant industrial standards for gas safety, materials compatibility, and environmental performance.

Summary

The Biomethane Enrichment System PROLIMIX is more than a mixer – it is a strategic tool for unlocking the full potential of renewable gas. For production biomethane projects, for scaling operations, and for ensuring quality, PROLIMIX delivers precision, reliability, and performance. Whether you are a new biomethane plant or an established operator, leveraging this technology will help you optimize operations, meet regulations, and compete in the evolving energy market.