MoRe Research has developed methods for analyzing the content of methane and other gases in ventes from landfills. The concept is based on the setting up of a portable gas chromatograph in place, so that the samples can be quickly taken and analyzed.
Landfill gas is a mixture of gases produced when organic waste decomposes in landfills or rubbish dumps. Landfill gases mainly consist of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), but can also contain small amounts of other gases such as hydrogen cyanide (HCN), ammonia (NH3), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Methane is particularly concerning as it is a potent greenhouse gas with a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide.
Landfill gases can pose a significant environmental and health risk if released into the atmosphere without control. To mitigate this risk, landfill gases are typically collected through gas collection systems and either burned for energy production or converted into other useful products. This process, known as landfill gas collection and energy recovery (LFGTE), helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also generating renewable energy.
Contact MoRe: Lars Sundvall, +4670-526 52 21, E-mail