We offer a wide range of analytical services for the assessment of biosolids and other organic wastes/materials.  In addition to our standard chemical and microbiological tests we can also provide Biological Methane Potential (BMP) Testing to assess the biodegradability of organic material and hence its amenability to anaerobic digestion.

We have also developed a method for the analysis of fibres in sludge. This is used for the optimisation of sludge drying facilities and we have developed a worldwide client base for this service.  The method quantifies the fractions of the sludge (Dry Solids, Volatiles Solids, Fats, Oils and Grease, and Fibres) and provides desciptions and photographs of the fibres.

Click here for a FIBRE ANALYSIS REPORT

Click here for a FIBRE ANALYSIS PRESENTATION

Biosolids Analysis Parameters

Chemical Analysis

• % Dry Solids (DS)
• % Volatile Solids (VS)
• Fibres
• Fats, Oils and Greases
• Volatile Fatty Acids
• COD (total and soluble)
• BOD₅ (total and soluble)
• Ammonia
• Alkalinity
• Sulphide
• pH

Microbiological Analysis

• Faecal coliforms
• E.coli
• Salmonella

Where required we can develop new methods to meet clients needs.  All analysis is carried out at our laboratories in Wakefield in accordance with our ISO 9001 quality system.  All analysis is validated by process scientists and additional interpretation of results is available.