At Meva Energy’s biogas plant in Kisa, Operations Technician Joakim “Jocke” Gustavsson is leading tours that not only educate visitors about the company’s gasification technology but also inspires them to make a positive impact on the environment themselves.
Meva’s gasification process is an innovative technology, where biomass residues are transformed into renewable biogas that replaces fossil gas at Sofidel’s paper mill in Kisa, with the valuable byproduct, biochar. With a background as a Paper Machine Tender at Sofidel, Jocke has a deep understanding of the processes required to generate gas for paper machines. Today, in his role at Meva, he’s favourit part of the job is to share how the technology can help manufacturing industries reduce their carbon footprint and achieve more sustainable operations.
“I really enjoy breaking down our complex technology into something that’s easy for people to understand,” says Jocke. “The best part of my job is showing visitors how our technology is making a real difference”
One of the most impressive aspects of the gasification process, according to Jocke, is how simple the core process is despite the advanced technology behind it. ”The core process is surprisingly straightforward once you understand the basics. It doesn’t take long to see how everything fits together.”
Jocke’s favourite: The decanter centrifuge
During his tours, one of Jocke’s favorite areas to showcase is the decanter centrifuge.
“The decanter centrifuge is fascinating,” says Jocke. “It combines the natural force of gravity with high G-forces to purify water effectively. It’s a simple technology, yet it’s critical to our operations, and visitors are always impressed by how it works.”
The water used to clean the gas in the Quench and Venturi systems is processed by the decanter to separate particles through sedimentation in the decanter’s drum. As the drum spins rapidly, high G-forces are created, quickly separating the particles from the water. The clean water then recirculates to continue cleaning the gas.
A gift with an impact
At the end of each tour, Jocke gives visitors a small gift, a bag of biochar together with cornflower seeds. Biochar, a byproduct of Meva’s gasification process, is known for its ability to enhance soil health while sequestering carbon. By gifting this bag, Jocke wants to encourage visitors to apply sustainable practices at home, in their own gardens.
“We don’t just want visitors to leave with an understanding of our technology,” Jocke explains. “We want our visitors to leave inspired by Meva, and motivated to make a positive impact themselves.”
Would you like to see how our technology can benefit your business? Contact us to schedule a tour!
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