Smart Biogas Overview
What is a Smart Biogas meter?
Smart Biogas is a real-time monitoring system for biogas digesters. It is connected between digester and stove or other biogas appliance and sends flow and Pressure data to the software app, enabling performance insights, asset management, and more accurate emissions reduction calculation and reporting.
Smart Biogas is designed to monitor a large number of biogas systems over a wide geographical area. Our meters collect data on the operation and functionality of biogas plants and provide automated fault alerts and rich performance insights.
What is venturi
The venturi is a unique feature of Smart Biogas devices. The Venturi is designed so at two points, there is a change in cross-section area, and the difference in the area gives differential pressure, which is detected by the differential sensor on the device, which is then used to measure flow. Unlike other meters, this design does not allow the gas to pass through it, increasing the life of the battery.
It is common to see moisture in the gas pipeline from the digesters. By connecting tubes vertically to the device, the venturi prevents moisture from going to the sensors and keeps it functioning as long as possible.
What is in the Box
The Box contains
- Smart Biogas Meter
- Flow and Pressure sensors with tubes
- 2 x Venturi pipe fitting (1 Spare)
- Measurement tubing
- 3.7 V 18650 Lithium-ion battery
- 6 W 7 V solar panel with 4m cable or Ac-DC adapter
- Global SIM card (Optional)
- Caps for venturi
- Antenna
- Installation and Device registration manual
Related Articles
Navigating the Smart Biogas Platform
The navigation bar is your gateway to managing biogas operations efficiently. It allows you to: Monitor and manage biogas systems View and update customer information Register and track smart meters Add and configure digesters and appliancesThe ...Smart Biogas API documentation
Introduction Welcome to the Smart Biogas REST API documentation! Begin API tokens are distributed to users with administration roles. If you are an administrator, log in to Smart Biogas and go to the 'My Organisation' section of the platform. Here ...Managing Biogas Systems – In-Depth Guide
The Systems page provides tools to efficiently manage all registered biogas systems. 1. Viewing Biogas Systems All registered biogas systems are displayed in a table format, allowing users to: See system details at a glance Scroll through the list of ...Viewing a Biogas System and Its Data
To access detailed information, data, and analytics for a Biogas system, follow these steps: 1. Locate the Biogas System Navigate to the Systems tab. Use the search or filter options to find the specific system. Click on the system to open its ...How to Add a New Biogas System
To register a new biogas system, follow these steps: Click the "Add a new System" button on the Dashboard or on the Systems page. Enter system details, including: System name Address External reference (optional) Installation notes (if any) Select ...