Pro-Act files patents for advanced anaerobic digestion technology for renewable power, fuel

In Rhode Island, anaerobic digester developer Pro-Act announced that it filed for patents on a new technology for flush dairies, used in conjunction with existing digesters, that increases gas output, reduces cost and is easier to operate, according to company reports. The Pro-Act systems treat and stabilize animal waste, making it farmer and environmentally friendly by reducing TSS, BOD, viscosity and odor. Methane gas from digesters can be converted to renewable fuel or power.

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