Eksergi: Jurnal Teknik Energi
Vol. 22 No. 02 (2026): MAY 2026

Modification of a Double Adsorber Series Type with Multiple Stages Installed on Biodigester for Biogas Purification

Riski Gunawan Nasution (Program Studi Teknologi Rekayasa Bioproses Energi Terbarukan, Politeknik ATI Padang)
Rehan Aditya Nugraha (ATI Padang Polytechnic)
Desniorita Desniorita (ATI Padang Polytechnic)
Dyah Nirmala (ATI Padang Polytechnic)
Riski Gunawan Nasution (ATI Padang Polytechnic)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 May 2026

Abstract

Biogas produced from conventional biodigesters typically still contains impurities such as H₂S and CO, which can damage equipment and reduce combustion efficiency. This study aims to modify the adsorber into a series-type double adsorber integrated directly into the biodigester and evaluate its performance in purifying biogas. The study used a 200 L biodigester with 40 kg of cow rumen and 120 L of water. The fermentation process lasted 14 days with feed circulation. Purification was carried out using activated carbon as an adsorbent with a contact time of 60 minutes. Tested parameters included CH₄, H₂S, CO, O₂ levels, flame test, and FTIR characterization. The results showed that the double adsorber increased methane content from 69% to 91% and reduced H₂S to 0.7 ppm and CO to 0 ppm. The tool efficiency averaged above 90% for H₂S and CO absorption. The flame test showed an increased burning duration from 55 seconds to 1 minute 54 seconds. FTIR characterization confirmed the presence of O-H and C=O groups involved in the adsorption process. In conclusion, the series-type double adsorber modification is effective in improving biogas quality according to SNI 8019:2014.

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