Siloxane Monitoring
What It Is
Siloxane Monitoring measures the presence of volatile silicon-based compounds in biogas or landfill gas. When combusted, siloxanes form abrasive silica deposits inside engines and turbines, causing costly damage and downtime. Monitoring identifies siloxane levels so that treatment systems can be designed or optimised to protect equipment and ensure compliance with Environmental Permits.
Why It Matters — Risks Without It
- ❌ Expensive engine or turbine failures due to silica deposits
- ⚠️ Increased maintenance costs and unplanned downtime
- 📣 Permit breaches if gas quality is not controlled
- 🧾 Reduced efficiency and financial performance of energy recovery systems
What’s Measured
- Total siloxane concentration in biogas or landfill gas
- Speciation of individual siloxanes (e.g. D4, D5, L2)
- Gas flow rates and sampling conditions
- Performance of gas cleaning/treatment systems
How It Works
- Sample Collection: Take biogas or landfill gas samples from engines, turbines, or gas lines.
- Laboratory Analysis: Measure siloxane species using accredited gas chromatography methods.
- Assessment: Compare concentrations with engine manufacturer limits and regulatory thresholds.
- Recommendations: Advise on gas treatment or filtration systems where siloxanes are excessive.
- Reporting: Provide regulator-ready reports with clear results and mitigation advice.
Who It’s For
- 🏭 Landfill gas and anaerobic digestion plant operators
- ⚡ Energy companies running gas engines or turbines
- 🏢 Site managers responsible for gas-to-energy performance
- 🌍 Environmental consultants supporting permit compliance
What You Get
- 📄 Accredited siloxane monitoring reports for compliance and equipment protection
- 📊 Detailed analysis of total and speciated siloxanes
- 🧠 Expert recommendations for gas cleaning solutions
- ✅ Reduced risk of equipment failure and costly downtime
Protect your engines, protect your investment: Siloxane Monitoring identifies harmful compounds before they damage your equipment or breach compliance.
