High-Efficiency Biogas Plants Powered by PLUG FLOW Technology
High-Efficiency Biogas Plants Powered by PLUG FLOW Technology
Arciplug®’s patented PLUG FLOW digester converts organic and municipal waste into clean energy without additional water. Scalable, reliable, and proven – ideal for challenging environments with variable feedstocks.
Our patented and innovative technology opens new world of possibilities… Experts worldwide consider our technology the best in the world. It will revolutionize energy generation by maximizing biogas/biomethane production through advanced digester systems. Experts worldwide consider our technology the best in the world.
Whether you are developing a new plant or upgrading an existing project, our solutions enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and optimize the use of organic waste for sustainable power production.
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We can handle the widest range of feedstocks
Arciplug® PLUG FLOW digesters handle diverse organic feedstocks – from municipal solid waste to fibrous agricultural residue like straw or press mud. You can switch materials mid-process without shutdowns or slurry preparation (for example availability problems).
Let’s turn waste into resource!
Let’s combine our expertise to your business
Arciplug® is committed to walk with you throughout every stage: design, construction, operation and maintenance.
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We are also constantly seeking collaborations and partnerships.
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SMART MAINTENANCE – no downtime
Eliminate downtime with Arciplug®’s service-friendly design. All maintenance is performed externally – no shutdowns, no slurry removal. Keep your biogas production running, always.
At the core of our design philosophy are reliability and ease of use. All maintenance can be performed without interrupting plant operations, ensuring continuous biogas production.
Operates without added water
Save precious water resources by eliminating the need for added water – even for municipal solid waste (MSW) or complex straw waste.
Arciplug®’s PLUG FLOW digesters process dry and fibrous materials directly, which means no more slurry preparation or water dilution steps. This simplifies operations, reduces ongoing operational costs, and enables superior biogas production from feedstocks that would otherwise require intensive preprocessing.”
Let’s save fresh drinking water together!
High organic loading rate (OLR)
Arciplug®’s PLUG FLOW digesters enable an organic loading rate 3 to 5 times higher than conventional Continuous Stirred-Tank Reactor (CSTR) systems. This higher efficiency means you can process the same amount of organic waste using a significantly smaller reactor, without sacrificing biogas output.
The compact reactor size reduces overall land use, allowing biogas plants to be installed on limited or space-constrained sites – even in dense industrial or urban environments. Increased waste turnover translates into faster digestion cycles and consistently high gas yields.
By maximizing material throughput in a smaller footprint, Arciplug® offers a more efficient and space-saving biogas process from start to finish.
How to get the most out of your Arciplug® biogas digester
Suitable feedstocks
Municipal solid waste (MSW)
Agricultural residue, food waste, animal manure, sewage sludge, press mud and energy crops like maize or napier grass
Large amounts of crop plants such as rice and wheat straw
Any kind of organic waste
Ideal scope for biogas plant operation
Municipalities producing around 50+ tons a day of solid waste
Biogas plants looking for advanced biogas technology to boost gas and high-quality organic fertilizer yields
Agricultural biomass, food waste, animal manure, and energy crops or their combination of around 30+ tons a day
Rice or paddy straw of around 30+ tons a day
Key features of Arciplug® patented biogas digester
- Continuous PLUG FLOW process ensures stable and uninterrupted biogas production – even with dry or fibrous feedstocks
- Modular and scalable design available in volumes from 1,400 to over 5,000 m³
- No added water required – reduces operational costs and eliminates the need for slurry preparation
- No need to add water – reduces operating costs and eliminates the need to prepare sludge and reduces significantly the amount of digestate and no need for the wastewater treatment
- Can be manufactured locally using standard workshop tools and fabrication methods
- Delivered in ready-made components for fast on-site assembly and quick commissioning
- Low electricity and thermal energy demand – optimized for energy efficiency
- Suitable for operation in both hot and cold climate zones
Finnish Innovation meets localisation
Build your biogas plant using advanced Finnish engineering backed by practical local expertise. Partnering with Arciplug® offers a unique opportunity to implement patented PLUG FLOW technology with the support of local manufacturing, assembly, and service capabilities.
Our approach combines world-class engineering with the flexibility of local production. By utilizing standardized components and skilled local workshops, biogas plants can be delivered and commissioned quickly and cost-efficiently. Arciplug® supports its partners throughout the entire process – from early planning and permitting to optimized operations and long-term revenue generation.
Scope 1
Technical service scope
- Biogas plan process design
- Detailed manufacturing and construction drawings for local manufacturing
- Arciplug expert supervision from starting phase up until the commissioning of the plant
- Automation systems to set parameters for optimal process results
- Remote monitoring for operational support.
Scope 2
Arciplug® turnkey solution
Plant turnkey delivery means Arciplug will be providing all the products and services agreed upon with the client.
This includes design, construction and delivering or commissioning the plant in a fully operational state to the client.
FAQ
Arciplug is a plug flow digester that can be fed daily. This gives a stable, high gas yield.
Dry and semi dry organic materials, municipal solid waste (we separate it mechanically), straw, napier grass, manure. For other feedstocks, please consult Arciplug experts.
Depends on the feedstock, but for example MSW 100 tons per day, napier 60 tons per day.
Depends on the feedstock and usage of the biogas and how much feedstock is needed to pretreat.
The digester needs one person to oversee the plant onsite or remotely if this is facilitated properly. Digester maintenance requires 1 to 2 hours of daily work.
Pre-treatment, biogas upgrading and fertilizer production may need 1 to 5 workers per shift.
Depends on the feedstock and usage of the biogas. Operation costs depend on the plant power usage and electricity price. The digester uses 1-3 % of the energy produced by the biogas plant.
There is no need for shutdowns. All maintenance can be done from outside the reactor.
The plant needs a road connection for operations, stable electricity connection 400V (or generator), mobile internet for remote control and water for normal cleaning.
Depends on the feedstock and how the output is post-treated. For example, MSW requires an area for separation.
Generally Arciplug biogas plants require less space than traditional solutions. The maximum plant dimensions range between 25 and 100 meters. Contact us for more information.
The process generates biogas and digestate which is then further separated into methane and fertilizer. Other end products include carbon dioxide and RDF from MSW. Biogas can be injected to the gas grid, used as fuel for vehicles and in electricity production or used for cooking.
Depends on the feedstock but generally it can be used as either organic fertilizer or as soil improvement material.
Process design, plant design, mechanical design, construction design, supervision, management, automation and operation support.
For pricing and quotes, please contact us at Arciplug. Together we can map your needs and the cost.
You can send your inquiries to this email address info@arciplug.com
Ready to build a high-efficiency biogas plant with Arciplug®’s patented PLUG FLOW technology?
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