Analytics & Consulting

Because biogas control systems need data

Analytics in Our In-House Laboratory

As part of its comprehensive biogas process optimization, the SaM-Power Group also offers a full range of analytical services. While certified contract laboratories handle simple, standardized analyses and analysis packages, more complex tests are conducted at the group’s in-house company, A1 Analytik GmbH. EXPRESS analyses and urgent emergency analyses are also performed here.

Why Analytics Is Essential in the Biogas Process

A biogas plant is highly sensitive. Even the slightest changes in the substrate, trace elements, or pH can have a massive impact on performance and gas production.

Anyone who operates the plant based solely on “gut feeling” risks:

inefficient operation of the biogas plant
unstable processes
Acidity spikes
foaming
loss of methane potential
Costly corrective measures

Analytics makes the invisible visible.
So you can take action before a fire breaks out.

Analysis Packages

	pH value	FOS/TAC	TS/oTS	Fermentation acid profile	NH₄-N
XS Analysis	Present	Available	Not available	Not available	Not available
XTS Analysis	Available	Available	Available	Not available	Not available
Analysis S	Available	Not available	Not available	Available	Not available
Analysis SF	Available	Available	Not available	Available	Not available
Analysis M	Available	Not available	Available	Available	Not available
Analysis P	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available

Analyses

Analysis L1: pH value, Garsaure spectrum, TS/oTS, trace elements package
Analysis L2: pH, garza spectrum, TS/oTS, NH4-N, trace elements package
Analysis LF1: pH, FOS/TAC, Garsau spectrum, TS/oTS, Trace Elements Package
Analysis LF2: pH, FOS/TAC, Garsau spectrum, TS/oTS, NH4-N, Trace Elements Package
Trace elements: Filtration, digestion, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, S, Se, Zn
Trace Elements (Large): Filtration, digestion, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, S, Se, Zn

Additional Analyses

NH4-N: Ammonium nitrogen
TS: Dry matter
TS/oTS: Dry Matter & Organic Dry Matter
inhibitor: Inhibitory Effect of Input Substances
Dry Fermentation Bonus: Certificate for Submission to Energy Supply Companies and Environmental Verifiers
NPK Analysis: TS, Total N, NH₄-N, P₂O₅, K₂O
Weender Analysis: Crude Fiber, Crude Fat, Crude Protein, DM, oDM, CH₄, CO₂
Analysis of fermentation residue according to DüMV: TS, oTS, Total N, NH₄-N, P₂O₅, K₂O, MgO, CaO, S, Cu, Zn
Availability of Co: Soluble and Bioavailable Cobalt in the Fermentation Substrate
Microfluorescence: –
Residual gas potential: Residual gas potential in the fermentation residue (duration: 30 days)

How Analytics Benefits Operators

Clearly structured data ensures stability, cost-effectiveness, and safety in plant operations.

	Benefit	Effect
✓	Greater process stability	Fewer emergencies & less foam
✓	More energy per metric ton of substrate	Greater cost-effectiveness
✓	Lower trace element costs	Precise dosing
✓	Clear feeding strategy	Less overfeeding or underfeeding
✓	Measurable control instead of gut instinct	Confidence in decision-making