Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP) Test

Aqua Enviro utilise two main techniques for assessing feedstocks for anaerobic digestion (AD) with these being the Bio-chemical Methane Potential (BMP) test and laboratory trials using bench-scale AD reactors.

The BMP test is usually the first stage of assessment and comprises of a batch test whereby a known quantity of feedstock is added to a seed digestate from a suitable AD process and the cumulative methane production is recorded over a 14 day test period. 1kg or 1L of feedstock is required for the testing.

A report of results will be produced which will show:-

BMP value of the feedstock L.CH4/kg.VS applied or L.CH4 per kg of COD applied
Cumulative methane production over time
Amenability of the feedstock for anaerobic digestion
Indicate whether the feedstock possesses any inhibitory properties towards gas production

Synonyms: Biomethane potential, Biological methane potential, methane potential, biogas potential, gas potential

Associated Downloads

Burgess A. and Smyth, M. (BMP Testing)