Methane and carbon dioxide detection specified for expansion at Belgian biofuel plant

Biowanze, a biofuel producer in the Province of Liège, Belgium, has worked with gas detection specialist DALEMANS for more than fifteen years. Over that time, DALEMANS has supplied equipment for eight gas detection systems and maintained eleven complete installations since 2009.

In 2021, Biowanze commissioned DALEMANS to assess the gas detection requirements for new buildings housing a biomass steam boiler and pellet silo

François Spadazzi, sales engineer at DALEMANS, said the team combined a site visit with a plans-based assessment: "We carried out an on-site visit to the construction area, but we also worked from the plans to perform a needs analysis and a workflow study for the future production building."

The assessment established the number of gas detection systems needed to protect workers and infrastructure. With methane and carbon dioxide identified as the relevant gases, the team prepared a recommendation for detectors and control panels matched to the site's environmental conditions and applicable standards.

Spadazzi said: "Over the coming months, we will supervise the electricians' work regarding equipment positioning and cable types."

Following construction, DALEMANS will complete commissioning checks and provide an as-built file along with a customised maintenance plan.