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I-MAXIMUM at the Endress+Hauser Conference

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On October 11-12, 2023, the Endress+Hauser Conference took place under the theme "Process Automation in the Era of Energy Transformation - Are We Ready?". The event was held in Żnin, Poland. I-MAXIMUM was a partner of this event, and the presentation was delivered by Świętosław Kariuk, Sales Manager, on the topic "Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) - Can LPG Replace Natural Gas?".

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Conference participants showed great interest in SNG systems – this topic is relatively new to Poland but highly developed in North and South America, as well as Asia. Świętosław Kariuk highlighted the economic aspects of SNG application in the European Union – the cost of obtaining 1 MWh considering various fuel types. He also emphasized the investment costs associated with implementing SNG gas delivery systems.

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At the conference, Endress+Hauser experts showcased various products from their company that are applied in measurements across all processes related to the use and transportation of natural gas (NG), LPG, LNG, biomethane, and green hydrogen H2. The focal point of the discussion was the biogas and biomethane market. Poland has significant potential to launch biometane plants – around 200 units, but so far, there is a lack of harmonization of legislation with EU directives.

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Standards and regulations regarding the injection of biomethane:

EN 16723-1  Natural gas and biomethane used in transport and biomethane injected into the natural gas grid -- Part 1: Requirements for biomethane injected into the natural gas grid

EN 16723-2  Natural gas and biomethane used in transport and biomethane injected into the natural gas grid -- Part 2: Specification for vehicle fuels

Required measured parameters according to countries
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All conference participants were impressed by the Mobile Exhibition – an exhibition car filled with measurement solutions from Endress+Hauser.

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What is SNG, and where is it applied?

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Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) is a gas obtained by blending air with any gas or gas mixture, having a calorific value equal to the calorific value of methane. Information on blending Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) with air is presented on our website. SNG is used to replace natural gas in industrial enterprises, gas power plants, and is applied for the gasification of settlements (cities, districts, villages). SNG can also be referred to as gas containing methane (CH4), obtained through coal gasification. Bio-SNG can be called gas containing methane, obtained through biomass gasification or biogas recovered from landfills, but bio-SNG can also be referred to as gas obtained in the process of blending bio-LPG with air.
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What is the cost of SNG system and how to choose the equipment?

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To select the appropriate equipment and estimate costs, four main parameters need to be considered: 1. Maximum flow of SNG or natural gas per hour in normal cubic meters (Q = ? Nm3/h or MMBTU/h). 2. Gas pressure at the connection point (P = ? from 0.035 to 10 bar or from 0.5 to 145 psi). 3. Required calorific value of the gas (heat of combustion), for example, for natural gas 8,900 kcal/m3 (1000 BTU/Cu.Ft.), but some facilities in the European Union may use nitrogen-enriched gas, and its calorific value may be 5,260 kcal/m3 (22.0 Mj/m3). 4. Propane and butane ratios in LPG gas, for example, 60% propane and 40% butane. 5. The installation costs of SNG systems are several times lower than the installation costs of LNG for industrial enterprises. Please leave us your request on our website with the above-mentioned parameters, and we will send you an offer for connecting the SNG system.
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What is SNG blender (LPG Air Blender)?

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SNG-blender, is a device where LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) and air are automatically mixed under high pressure in the required ratio, producing SNG gas (synthetic natural gas) with properties similar to natural gas (NG). The SNG-blender is characterized by its precision, automated gas mixing process, and a broad range of adjustments for calorific value and pressure.
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(BioLPG) BioPropan, bioDME - what is it? Can BioLPG be used for transportation?

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BioLPG, also known as BioPropan, is a type of gaseous fuel that is identical in composition and chemical properties to traditional liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but is produced from organic materials or waste. The BioLPG production process may involve processing various organic raw materials such as sewage sludge, agricultural residues, sawmill waste, and even bioethanol or the synthesis of renewable hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Currently, BioLPG finds practical application in gas supply systems in the United Kingdom. One of the interesting technologies is the production of DME, which stands for dimethyl ether, a gas similar to propane. DME can serve as both a finished product and an intermediate raw material for the production of biopropane. Its main source of production is the dehydration of methanol. Various raw materials are used for production, including biomass, waste, wood, agricultural products, as well as fossil fuels such as gas and coal. DME can be blended with LPG in proportions of 20% for household purposes (heating and cooking) and 25% - 30% for transportation purposes.
1

What is SNG, and where is it applied?

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Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) is a gas obtained by blending air with any gas or gas mixture, having a calorific value equal to the calorific value of methane. Information on blending Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) with air is presented on our website. SNG is used to replace natural gas in industrial enterprises, gas power plants, and is applied for the gasification of settlements (cities, districts, villages). SNG can also be referred to as gas containing methane (CH4), obtained through coal gasification. Bio-SNG can be called gas containing methane, obtained through biomass gasification or biogas recovered from landfills, but bio-SNG can also be referred to as gas obtained in the process of blending bio-LPG with air.
2

What is SNG blender (LPG Air Blender)?

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SNG-blender, is a device where LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) and air are automatically mixed under high pressure in the required ratio, producing SNG gas (synthetic natural gas) with properties similar to natural gas (NG). The SNG-blender is characterized by its precision, automated gas mixing process, and a broad range of adjustments for calorific value and pressure.
3

What is the cost of SNG system and how to choose the equipment?

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To select the appropriate equipment and estimate costs, four main parameters need to be considered: 1. Maximum flow of SNG or natural gas per hour in normal cubic meters (Q = ? Nm3/h or MMBTU/h). 2. Gas pressure at the connection point (P = ? from 0.035 to 10 bar or from 0.5 to 145 psi). 3. Required calorific value of the gas (heat of combustion), for example, for natural gas 8,900 kcal/m3 (1000 BTU/Cu.Ft.), but some facilities in the European Union may use nitrogen-enriched gas, and its calorific value may be 5,260 kcal/m3 (22.0 Mj/m3). 4. Propane and butane ratios in LPG gas, for example, 60% propane and 40% butane. 5. The installation costs of SNG systems are several times lower than the installation costs of LNG for industrial enterprises. Please leave us your request on our website with the above-mentioned parameters, and we will send you an offer for connecting the SNG system.
4

(BioLPG) BioPropan, bioDME - what is it? Can BioLPG be used for transportation?

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BioLPG, also known as BioPropan, is a type of gaseous fuel that is identical in composition and chemical properties to traditional liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but is produced from organic materials or waste. The BioLPG production process may involve processing various organic raw materials such as sewage sludge, agricultural residues, sawmill waste, and even bioethanol or the synthesis of renewable hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Currently, BioLPG finds practical application in gas supply systems in the United Kingdom. One of the interesting technologies is the production of DME, which stands for dimethyl ether, a gas similar to propane. DME can serve as both a finished product and an intermediate raw material for the production of biopropane. Its main source of production is the dehydration of methanol. Various raw materials are used for production, including biomass, waste, wood, agricultural products, as well as fossil fuels such as gas and coal. DME can be blended with LPG in proportions of 20% for household purposes (heating and cooking) and 25% - 30% for transportation purposes.