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- Feasability – Digestate The output after anaerobic digestion (as such or after post-treatment) can have many applications (direct use as fertilizer, compost after post-treatment, cover in landfilling,…). To evaluate what application offers the best options, it is important to analyse several parameters on the output. The selection of the necessary parameters happens in consultation with the client and […]
- BES-CSTR process OWS offers the design and construction of wet completely mixed digesters. These digesters work at a low total solids-content and can be used as main digesters, or as post-digesters (e.g. following a DRANCO-FARM or BES-Plugflow digester). Technology OWS uses this type of technology for clean and wet […]
- SORDISEP process Wet separation technology for maximum recycling and high quality compost of MSW The wet separation process is positioned after the DRANCO digester in order to treat a digestate free from sticky organic components which are converted into biogas in the digester, facilitating wet separation and optimal removal of inerts and sand. Inerts, sand and organic […]
- Consultancy & support – Analytical assistance and biological supervision Since the biological process is the heart of the anaerobic digestion plant, a good knowledge and monitoring of this process is crucial. Analytical assistance Monitoring of substrates TS-VS, Kj-N, C/N, COD,… Biogas Production Potential Nutrient content, heavy metals … Digestion parameters TS-VS NH4+-N pH FOS, TAC VFA Viscosity … Digestate characteristics Physico-chemical (TS-VS, pH, NH4+-N,…) […]
- Nathan Deman – Project engineer “At DRANCO, I’ve had the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. What started as a role focused on research and consultancy has evolved into leading the laboratory and managing the company’s R&D activities. Over the years, my responsibilities have increased, and I’ve experienced firsthand how hard work and dedication are truly appreciated within the […]
- Introduction Anaerobic digestion, much more than biogas Anaerobic digestion is the process whereby a series of biological and enzymatic processes produce biogas out of organic material, in the absence of oxygen. The biogas consists mainly out of methane (CH4, which has a high calorific value) and CO2. Biogas is a fuel derived from organic material and is […]
- Engineering & construction DRANCO nv has developed innovative and patented designs for biogas plants, with a pretreatment, digester concept and post-treatment adapted to each type of feedstock. Find out about our 30+ years of experience and our 35 references!
- BCS: Biogas, consultancy & support “All-round consultancy & support of anaerobic digestion projects” General Even though OWS developed several anaerobic digestion processes on its own, the expertise of BCS covers all possible anaerobic digestion processes available worldwide. As a separate department, BCS offers a unique combination of both biological and mechanical/technical knowledge, allowing independent advice and guidance at each level […]
- Consultancy & support – Automation Based on the complexity of an installation, a well-designed automation can save many hours of work. An elaborated automation also allows to monitor various process parameters and interventions, making it more easy to understand the process and to recognize changes in an early stage. OWS can provide assistance with regard to: Improvement of automated controls […]
- What do we do? General Even though DRANCO nv developed several anaerobic digestion processes on its own, the expertise of BCS covers all possible anaerobic digestion processes available worldwide. As a separate department, BCS offers a unique combination of both biological and mechanical/technical knowledge, allowing independent advice and guidance at each level of anaerobic digestion. This team is active […]
About DRANCO nv

DRANCO nv is a world leading company in the construction and operation of anaerobic digestion plants and in organic waste management consultancy.