C E M I S m e a s u r e m e n t s o l u t i o n s f o r b i o e n e rg y a n d b i o f u e l s. Risto Oikari

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1 On-line Sensing and New Analytical Solutions Essential Tools for Resource Efficient Production C E M I S m e a s u r e m e n t s o l u t i o n s f o r b i o e n e rg y a n d b i o f u e l s Risto Oikari

2 CONTENTS 1. CEMIS Centre for Measurement and Information Systems 2. Motivation 3. Overview of CEMIS measurement solutions for bioenergy and biofuels production 4. Examples of on-line sensors developed at CEMIS

3 CEMIS in brief CEMIS is a contract based joint centre of University of Oulu, University of Jyväskylä, Technology Research Centre VTT, Centre for Metrology and Accreditation MIKES and Kajaani University of Applied Sciences. CEMIS is founded Kajaani in 2010 and employs around 110 professionals. CEMIS specialises in research and higher education in the field of measurement and information systems. CEMIS s mission is to provide superior expertise, top-level research services, and innovative solutions for companies and research organizations developing and applying measurement and information systems. For students CEMIS offers an enthuastic, innovative and international atmosphere to educate oneself toward future professions. Centre for Measurement and Information Systems - CEMIS P.O.Box 52, FIN Kajaani, FINLAND Director Risto Oikari, Tel , risto.oikari@cemis.fi

4 CEMIS focus areas Measurements for Process Industry and Environmental Monitoring Optical spectroscopy Biosensors Imaging Measurements On-line solutions for analytics of water, other liquids, and solids-liquids mixtures Measurement and Information Systems for Vehicles and Moving Machines Wireless and self-powered solutions for sensing, data transfer and position Measurements for Well-being and Sport Computer Games and Simulators

5 Motivation Share of bioeconomy in Finland in 2011: around 15 % of GDP (51 billion euros) By 2050 Use of biomass will be doubled Added value of biomass based products will be doubled Use of bioenergy will triple in Europe and double in the world by 2035 Share of bioeconomy will reach 50 % of GDP Need for new biomass based products Need for new measurements Need for new production technologies Business for research insitutes and companies like CEMIS, VTT, universities, Metso, Senfit, Outotec etc

6 Measurement needs and solutions Senfit Oy Inray Oy Metso Oyj. Metso Oyj. Tampere University of Technology

7 CEMIS Solutions for bioenergy and biofuels production Online trace metal sensors Optical multisensor for carbohydrate detection Detection and characterization of bacteria In-flow particle size, shape and quantity meters Fouling free sensor solutions Specialized laboratory analyses Online multi metal analyzers Liquid flow measurement standards and calibration facilities Large scale liquid flow test and calibration facilities Lab-scale liquid flow test facilities

8 Model (g/l) Example 1: Measurement of carbohydrates Source: Kainuun Sanomat Polarisation spectroscopy ORD photometry* Applicable for rather simple and transparent samples Optical multi measurement Utilizing spectral complex refraction index and transmission spectroscopy Applicable even chemically and physically complex samples Lab (g/l) Biosensor Based Ni/Co -oxide - MWNT (multi walled carbon nanotubes) electrode Applicable to chosen sugar compounds * ORD = optical rotatory dispersion. Rotation of polarization a as a function of wavelength of ligth Arvinte A, Sesay A, Virtanen V, Carbohydrates electrocatalytic oxidation using CNT-NiCo-oxide modified electrodes, Talanta, 2011,

9 Example 2: Solids content of oil samples using holographic imaging Particles are undesired negative effect on particulate emissions in motors modern high precision motors are prone to wear by particles fuel filter and nozzle clogging in motors maximum allowed particle size typically between 15 to 25 microns Digital holographic technology is used to realize four dimension information Sample cell was filled with a layer of oil and a holographic image was taken Stack of cross-sectional images were calculated from the hologram Cross-sectional images were compiled into a video for 4D information

10 Example 3: flow cytometry Flow cytometry is a measurement technology used for detection of microscopic particles, counting particles and determining particle size distribution as well as determining their physical and chemical properties

11 Example 4: On-line sensors for trace elements On-line sensors and analyzers based on optical spectroscopy, electro chemical sensors and biosensors for detection of trace amounts of detrimental substances like toxic metals, alkali metals, sulphur compounds, pathogens, lime-forming substances and bacteria.

12 AU AU Example 5: Modifying laboratory methods for on-line use: Capillary electrophoresis Inlets Outlet Device can be attached to liquid flow lines in the process industry Analytes can be: Inorganic anions: sulfate, sulfite, nitrate, nitrite Kations: Ca, K, Mg, Mn Acids/Acid s anions: acetate, lactate, citric acid, malic acid Sugar and sugar alcohols Analysis time 3-10 min (depending on the analysis) PDA - 232nm SO Name Migration Time Waste collection Waste out Pump -Start signal for MDQ - Sample channel to inlet Sample in Flow-through sample cuvette Minutes CE analysis of sulfate and sulfite

13 CEMIS services for bioenergy and biofuels industry Resources: -Around 110 professionals in measurement and information systems. Currently around ten of them works in the projects related bioenergy and biofuels -CEMIS development programme with an annual volume of 2 million euros ( ) including measurement technology development for biofuels production. The programme is sub-funded by ERDF and ESF. -More than 20 finished or ongoing projects related to the development of on-line analytics applicable for bioenergy and biofuels since Extensive test facilities, measurement systems and labotory-scale bioprosessing capabilities (enzyme-based processes and fermentation) -Broad global network of collaborators (companies and research organizations) Key technologies -Optical spectroscopy -Imaging technologies -Chemical and Biochemical analytics -Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytics and Biosensors -Informations Systems and Sensor Networks Services: -Research projects -R&D-projects -Test facilities for rent -Tailored testing services (locally produced) -Training and consultation -Analysis services (kations, anions, carbohydrates, alcohols, bacteria ) -Calibration services (liquid flow)

14 CEMIS projects related to bioenergy and biofuels MetEfNet: Research in Moisture Measurement Instruments. Development of new measurement standards, reference materials and measurement methods for material moisture measurements (EMRP) BAKOTUS: Development of analytical services for bacteria detection and characterization in industrial and environmental applications (ELY) BIOHIVA: Innovative high value products processed from plant based raw materials (ELY) EUROMBR: European Network for innovative micro bioreactor applications in bioprocess development (EU FP7) BEST: Sustainable bioenergy solutions for tomorrow. A large project including technologies to be developed for real-time particle size measurements, microscopy and soft sensors for moisture detection) (Tekes/FIBIC and CLEEN) CEMIS-Development Programme: Large project including development of on-line sensor solutions for carbohydrates, alfa-amylase and trace metals as well as the development of fouling-free sensors and liquid flow testing facilities (ELY and Regional council of Kainuu) BIOVESI: Mobile test rig for meters of quantity and quality of liquids including bio-oils and bioalcohols (ELY) MEAN: Development of industrial prototype and commercialization plan for on-line trace metals sensor for fluid monitoring (TEKES) NICK: Online sensor solution for nickel monitoring in process and waste water streams (TEKES) RACE: Rapid and Cost-Effective methods for Detection of Environmentally Harmful Compounds from Waste Waters (TEKES) LUMO: Liquid Monitoring using Novel Optical Sensors (Tekes ) Cleen/MMEA: Measurement, Monitoring and Environmental Assessment (Tekes 2010-) BIOMECON: Measurement and control technologies for renewing paper industry and biorefinery ( ) MINEWATER : Towards an Integrated System for Waste and Process Water Control for the Mining Industry (Tekes ) MOSA: Multianalyzer Development (TEKES ) 2-bidentification: Research of biospesific functional surfaces for identification of bacteria (TEKES ) LIEMI: Development of Measurements for Slurries (Tekes ) Bio-cyto-mine: Development of measurements of bacteria and bio bleaching methods for mining industry (TEKES ) BiMi 1-2: Development of biosensors for healtcare and environmental applications (Joint Authority of Kainuu Region ) KAVO: Optical Measurements of Water Quality in Mining Industry (ELY-Centre 2008) OVELA: Optical Device for Measurement of Water Quality (Tekes ) MeSpec: Spectroscopy for Water Quality Analysis (ELY-Centre ) MONA: Applications of Multiparameter for Water Analytics (Tekes ) VELHO: Optical Measurements of Water Quality (Tekes )

15 Our real measure is your success! Director Risto Oikari CEMIS Kuntokatu 5, FIN KAJAANI, FINLAND