The completely mixed stirring reactor has an overall volume of
6 L, it is partially insulated with a polymeric layer and equipped
with a radial stirrer and an electrical heating system, which guarantees
an operating temperature up to 37 ± 2 C.
The biogas collection system includes a flow meter and a gasholder.
The digestate is removed from the reactor gravimetrically
and conveyed to the digestate tank.
The pilot plant is controlled by a PLC system that receives
signals from the different sensors and drives the main electrical
and pneumatic pieces of equipment (pumps, stirrers, heaters, etc.).