Factory-prefabricated membrane skids and custom high-salinity digestate treatment solutions designed for instant off-grid deployment, high recovery, and industrial reliability.
The global renewable energy landscape is experiencing an unprecedented structural pivot toward Biomethane (Renewable Natural Gas, RNG). Mandated by aggressive decarbonization directives—such as the European Union's REPowerEU plan targeting 35 billion cubic meters (bcm) of biomethane production by 2030, and North America’s federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) supported by Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 45Z clean fuel production credits—raw biogas derived from anaerobic digestion can no longer be viewed as a simple flare gas or low-efficiency Combined Heat and Power (CHP) fuel.
Raw biogas typically contains 50%–65% methane (CH₄), 35%–48% carbon dioxide (CO₂), alongside aggressive trace impurities including hydrogen sulfide (H₂S: 200–10,000 ppmv), volatile organic silicon compounds (siloxanes: 5–40 mg/Nm³), moisture, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Transitioning this volatile mixture to pipeline injection specifications (e.g., DIN EN 16723-1, DVGW G 260, or American AGA Rule 30) requires extracting CO₂ down to <2%, removing sulfur to <1 ppmv, eliminating siloxanes to sub-detection thresholds, and suppressing methane slip to <0.5%.
Why multistage hollow-fiber polymer membranes are displacing traditional chemical and mechanical upgrading systems globally:
| Evaluation Parameter | Tongjie 3-Stage Membrane System | Water Wash (PWS) | Chemical Amine Wash | Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH₄ Product Purity | 96.0% – 99.5% (Configurable) | 95.0% – 98.0% | >99.0% | 96.0% – 98.0% |
| Methane Slip (Loss to Off-gas) | < 0.5% (with recycling) | 1.0% – 2.5% | < 0.1% | 1.5% – 3.5% |
| Thermal Heat Consumption | 0.00 kWh/Nm³ (Zero Heat Req.) | None | 0.50 – 0.85 kWh/Nm³ (High) | None |
| Electrical Specific Power | 0.22 – 0.28 kWh/Nm³ | 0.26 – 0.35 kWh/Nm³ | 0.12 – 0.18 kWh/Nm³ | 0.25 – 0.32 kWh/Nm³ |
| Consumables / Chemical Waste | None (Dry Physical Separation) | Biocides, fresh water replenishment | Amine solvent refills & toxic sludges | Desiccant & carbon replacement |
| Footprint & Skid Integration | Compact ISO 40HC Shipping Container | Massive vertical absorption towers | High layout footprint, boiler required | Multiple large vertical pressure beds |
| Load Modulation Flexibility | 15% – 110% Turndown Instantly | 50% – 100% (Poor Turndown) | 40% – 100% | 50% – 100% |
Combining 17+ years of membrane innovation, 38+ national invention patents, and precision manufacturing across high-salinity digestate treatment and multi-gas separation skids.
Engineered high-selectivity polyimide and copolyimide hollow-fiber polymer membranes optimized for extreme CO₂/CH₄ separation factors (α > 35). High-pressure stainless steel housings capable of continuous operation up to 24 barg with zero interstitial seal degradation.
Raw biogas destroys gas membranes if conditioning fails. Our factory manufactures integrated deep-dehydration and multi-stage carbon polishing units that strip aggressive moisture, volatile organics, and corrosive hydrogen sulfides before reaching the membrane boundary.
Unlike purely atmospheric gas suppliers, Tongjie leverages 15+ years of proprietary wastewater and DTRO/STRO expertise to solve the secondary environmental hurdle of AD plants: high-COD, high-ammonia anaerobic digestate treatment.
Combining world-class component sourcing, automated orbital fabrication, and rapid modular skid assembly to deliver industrial biomethane hardware at 35%–45% reduced CAPEX.
We eliminate supplier lock-in and quality anxiety. All Tongjie ODM biogas upgrading skids incorporate globally recognized brands including Siemens S7-1500 PLC, Burckhardt / Aerzen / BITZER screw compressors, Endress+Hauser & ABB gas analyzers, and Swagelok / Parker instrumentation valves.
Every unit is assembled in custom-built heavy-gauge ISO shipping containers (20ft, 40ft, or 45ft High Cube) equipped with internal explosion-proof HVAC, gas detection (CH₄, H₂S, O₂), and automatic fire suppression. Full 100% Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with pressurized helium/nitrogen loops guarantees immediate start-up on site.
Tongjie holds Class II environmental engineering credentials, CE Machinery/Pressure Equipment Directives (PED 2014/68/EU), ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU (Zone 1 and Zone 2 compliance), ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC Section VIII Div 1), and IECEx certifications for hazardous industrial installations worldwide.
From complex landfill leachate gas to livestock manure slurries, our flexible pre-treatment and membrane arrays handle aggressive gas dynamics with zero operational degradation.
Treating raw biogas produced from dairy manure, swine slurry, and agricultural energy crops. High seasonal temperature fluctuations and fluctuating organic loading rates are neutralized using our automated inverter compressors and dynamic membrane stage recirculation.
Municipal wastewater treatment facilities require maximum reliability and minimal site intervention. Tongjie containerized skids convert anaerobic digester biogas into pipeline-grade gas while simultaneously offering our DTRO technology to manage sludge centrate/filtrate.
Landfill gas represents the most punishing biogas environment due to excessive nitrogen (N₂), oxygen (O₂), halides, and siloxanes. Our specialized pre-treatment trains and optional nitrogen-rejection polishing stages produce top-tier biomethane with zero membrane fouling.
A rigorous, closed-loop separation paradigm engineered to minimize parasitic energy use while ensuring 100% compliance with strict gas injection standards.
Mechanical cyclone water separation, chiller dehydration to 4°C, and dry iron-sponge or regenerative biological desulfurization reducing H₂S to <50 ppmv.
Oil-injected screw compression to 14–18 barg with variable frequency drive (VFD). Multistage micro-fiber coalescing filters cut oil content below 0.001 ppmw.
Dual-tower regenerative desiccant adsorption drying to -40°C pressure dew point followed by temperature-controlled granular activated carbon beds targeting siloxanes & VOCs.
Raw gas feeds Stage 1 membranes; permeate (CO₂ rich) feeds Stage 2; retentate yields pure CH₄ (>99%). Stage 3 extracts residual methane from Stage 2 permeate back into compressor suction.
Online gas chromatograph (CH₄, CO₂, O₂, H₂S, H₂O) with automatic odorization (THT / mercaptan), fiscal metering, and optional Bio-CNG 250 barg boosting or CO₂ liquefaction.
Convert your waste permeate stream into a high-margin secondary revenue source. Tongjie offers skid-mounted cryogenic liquefaction units producing 99.9% pure liquid CO₂ compliant with EIGA/ISBT food and beverage standards.
When international project developers evaluate biogas upgrading equipment, initial capital expenditure (CAPEX) represents merely 25%–30% of the 10-year lifecycle cost. Operational expenditure (OPEX)—governed by electrical power efficiency, membrane lifespan, methane slip, and chemical consumables—dominates the project’s net present value (NPV).
Tongjie’s factory-direct ODM model eliminates intermediary markups while delivering European-grade component architectures. Our high-pressure 3-stage membrane loops avoid external heat utility requirements entirely, requiring only electrical connection. With an average specific consumption of just 0.22 – 0.28 kWh per Nm³ of raw biogas treated, operational savings routinely recover the hardware capital cost within 24 to 36 months of continuous operation.
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