From proof to practice − Sampling and analysis for simplified quantification of siloxanes in biogas

Siloxanes in biogas pose significant challenges to energy systems, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased maintenance costs. This study advances the liquid quench sampling system (LQ) for accurate quantification of siloxanes using gas chromatography hyphenated with inductively coupled p...

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Autores: Agarwal, Ayush, Torrent Fàbrega, Laura, Indlekofer, Julian, Madi, Hossein, Culleton, Lucy P., Biollaz, Serge M.A., Ludwig, Christian
Tipo de documento: artigo
Estado:Versão publicada
Data de publicação:2025
País:España
Recursos:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositório:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:10256/27841
Acesso em linha:http://hdl.handle.net/10256/27841
Access Level:Acceso aberto
Palavra-chave:Energia de la biomassa
Biomass energy
Descrição
Resumo:Siloxanes in biogas pose significant challenges to energy systems, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased maintenance costs. This study advances the liquid quench sampling system (LQ) for accurate quantification of siloxanes using gas chromatography hyphenated with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (GC-ICP-MS). The LQ demonstrated a capture efficiency exceeding 94 % over a broad concentration range, with sample stability tests indicating < 10 % analyte loss over four weeks. A Round Robin Test with nine independent laboratories validated the method's reliability. Calibration with liquid standards is demonstrated, eliminating complications associated with gaseous standards. On-site sampling with centralized analysis makes the method feasible for facilities lacking advanced instrumentation. By accurately quantifying siloxanes, this approach supports optimization of gas cleaning systems to extend equipment life. This LQ-GC-ICP-MS method enables practical sampling and simplified quantification for effective siloxane monitoring to enhance biogas utilization