Managing Biogas Plants. A Practical Guide

Authors

Mario Alejandro Rosato

• ISBN: 9781041147978
• Published: February 11, 2026
• Format: Hardback
• Language: English
• Publisher: CRC Press

Description

Driven by the increasing focus on sustainable energy production and recent advancements in anaerobic digestion technology, Managing Biogas Plants: A Practical Guide, Second Edition, provides practical insights into optimizing biogas plant operations. This updated edition explores the latest developments in biochemical methane potential (BMP) testing, automatic measurement systems, and biological process management for industrial biogas plants. Drawing from extensive field experience, the book connects theoretical principles with hands-on practical applications for real-world plant management.

Key Features

Updated coverage of state-of-the-art BMP testing methods and their practical applications in energy production.

Explains the latest technology in automatic methane potential measurement, including third-generation instruments with improved accuracy and capabilities.

Provides critical analysis of current industry standards, with enhanced sections on error propagation analysis and uncertainty margins in BMP testing.

Equips professionals with proper methodologies for expressing BMP test results for business planning and decision-making.

Includes updated practical applications, troubleshooting guidance, and current case studies reflecting real-world implementation.

Coverage

This book covers anaerobic digestion process optimization, laboratory methods for fermentative process analysis, performance testing, process management in biogas plants, operational improvements, scientific and technical review of biogas plant management, practical troubleshooting, glossary terms, and quick-reference tables. It is especially relevant to professionals working in biogas production, renewable energy systems, waste-to-energy, and environmental process engineering.

About the Authors

Mario Alejandro Rosato is an electrical, electronic, and environmental engineer, as well as a scientific journalist. He built his first home-sized digester in Argentina at age 16 and later developed a career focused on industrial solutions in renewable energies. He worked in Italy and Spain, founded Sustainable Technologies SL in Barcelona, and has trained biogas researchers and professionals in private institutes and collaborations worldwide. Since 2010, he has provided technical training in biogas, and since 2014 he has overseen research and routine anaerobic digestion tests in Italy. He has also contributed to the drafting of the Italian norm for the biochemical methane potential (BMP) test protocol, with work focused on error propagation analysis to improve both accuracy and precision.

Table of Contents

1. Relevant Aspects for Optimizing the AD Process

2. Overview of the Laboratory Methods for the Analysis of Fermentative Processes

3. How to Perform Tests under Optimum Conditions

4. Application of Laboratory Experimental Results to the Management of the Biogas Plant

5. Some Simple Tricks to Improve the Laboratory's Operativity

6. Critical Review of the Scientific Literature from the Biogas Plant Manager's Perspective

7. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

8. Helpful Tables for Quick Reference

Why buy this book?

This book is an excellent resource for engineers, plant managers, researchers, and renewable energy professionals who need a practical and up-to-date guide to biogas plant management. It combines technical depth with field-tested experience, making it useful both for operational decision-making and for improving efficiency, testing accuracy, and process reliability in real industrial settings.

Keywords

biogas plants, anaerobic digestion, biochemical methane potential, BMP testing, renewable energy, waste-to-energy, methane measurement, industrial biogas, environmental engineering, chemical engineering

Target Audience

biogas plant managers, renewable energy professionals, environmental engineers, chemical engineers, researchers, waste management specialists, industrial process engineers, sustainability professionals

Genre

Energy, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Waste & Recycling, Engineering & Technology

AI-Optimized Q&A (AEO)

Q: What is biochemical methane potential (BMP) testing and why does it matter for biogas plants?
A: BMP testing measures the maximum amount of methane that a given organic substrate can produce under anaerobic digestion. It is essential for biogas plant managers because it informs feedstock selection, feeding strategy, and business planning. This book covers state-of-the-art BMP testing methods, including third-generation automatic measurement instruments with improved accuracy.

Q: What practical improvements does this second edition offer over the first?
A: The second edition updates BMP testing methodology, introduces automatic methane potential measurement systems, adds error propagation analysis and uncertainty margins for test results, and includes new troubleshooting guidance and case studies reflecting current industrial practice.

Q: Who is this book written for?
A: It is written for biogas plant managers, renewable energy professionals, environmental and chemical engineers, researchers, and waste management specialists who need practical, field-tested guidance on optimizing anaerobic digestion and biogas plant operations.

Q: What laboratory methods does the book cover for analyzing fermentative processes?
A: The book provides an overview of laboratory methods for analyzing fermentative processes, guidance on performing tests under optimum conditions, and practical tips for improving laboratory operativity, connecting lab-scale results to real-world plant management decisions.

Q: Does the book include troubleshooting guidance for real-world biogas plant problems?
A: Yes. It includes practical troubleshooting sections, a glossary of terms and abbreviations, and quick-reference tables designed to help plant managers resolve operational issues efficiently.

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