Biogas

Anaerobic digestion is a process where microorganisms break down wastes in the absence of oxygen. Wastewater treatment plants utilize anaerobic digestion, post primary and secondary treatment, to stabilize remaining biodegradables from sludge. Anaerobic digestion reduces odor and bacteria levels in sludge leaving it relatively inert.¹ This process can be utilized as a source of energy due to the production of biogas which consists of methane, carbon dioxide, and other trace gases. The stages of the anaerobic digestion process can be represented as such:

Stages of Anaerobic Digestion (2)

Anaerobic digesters are recognized by United Nations Development Programme as a most useful source of decentralized energy.³ In the Indian subcontinent biogas is collected in increasing popular household digestion facilities to produce “gobar gas”. Read a fascinating firsthand account of the evolving implementation of these small scale anaerobic digesters in developing countries and the resulting economic, societal, and environmental benefits. The people utilizing this innovation have the availability to utilize household waste as an energy source for cooking, lighting, and heat when no reliable power delivery infrastructure exists.

According to the American Biogas Council, in the United States there are approximately 1500 wastewater treatment plants producing biogas.⁴ In the United States (and other developed countries) with existing power delivery infrastructure the biogas is typically flared away.   However an increasing number the larger installations are utilized to feed cogeneration systems which provide heat and electricity that can be reused at the plant or sold to a power utility.

Becoming a Social Manufacturer

With the ever increasing use of social media, Universal Blower Pac is evolving to create a presence in such channels.  UBP now has a Facebook page, a YouTube channel, as well as a Google+ page and a LinkedIn page! But why does this matter? Why should anyone care if we tweet, post, “like,” poke or any other fancy catchphrase from the newest social network?  Really, it doesn’t matter what you call it.  UBP joined these sites to converse.  To have conversations with clients, suppliers, the community and more. 

One example is our newly launched Skype feature on our website.  This allows for instant communication with Universal Blower Pac through the use of Skype, on your computer or phone (FYI, our user name is “universalblowerpac”).  The point, simply, is ease of use and accessibility.

The marketing game has changed.  No longer can companies operate in isolation – consumers expect more.  More communication, more creativity, more connections.  That’s why we’re striving to become a more social company – one that you can connect with, through whatever channel best suits you!

New addition!

As well as PD blowers, Universal Blower Pac has expanded into supplying centrifugal blowers!

Contact us for more details at 317-773-7256 or sales@universalblowerpac.com.

Case Study: MGC Advanced Polymers

MGC Advanced Polymers, 2009:

Background:

The client had previously purchased un-enclosed blower packages and wanted to attenuate the sound emitting from those units that were already on-site.  There were two units on-site and UBP had already provided the client with an enclosure for the smaller unit.  After UBP provided the smaller unit, MGC requested that we enclose the larger package as well.

Case Study: University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, 2007:

Background:

The client required a pressurized air system for a research project.  The university team received funding to perform the work and met with UBP to discuss how to obtain a system that would meet their physical and financial needs.

Virtual Tour

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Repairs

Universal Blower Pac is not your typical “blower packager”.  We take pride in being able to handle the entire process when it comes to blowers.  We can assist with design, provide knowledgeable support during the sales process, we manufacture the blower system, and we have our own service & repair department!

The EE-Pac: UBP’s Newest Blower Package

The EE-Pac was spawned due to the increasing demand for energy efficient equipment within the industry.  The EE-Pac is a variable flow, variable pressure machine that remains efficient across a wide range of operating conditions.

Flow Measurement & Average Demand

Proper equipment design begins with a thorough understanding of your process requirements. All design engineers are concerned with the quality of a particular air delivery solution, but many have not adequately modeled the problem. Sometimes the end result is a quality system that when placed into operation is not at all suited for the real world application.

Case Study: Chesterton, IN Blower Power Consumption Analysis

Universal Blower Pac has been asked to explore the benefit of upgrading the Chesterton, IN Fritz C. Dietrich Environmental Control Facility with high efficiency blower systems. The intent is to reduce power consumption and the corresponding cost to operate the equipment. The current blower system, power consumption, and ongoing operating cost has been evaluated and compared with three different proposed blower systems.

To download the full analysis click here: Case Study: Chesterton, IN