Arcobräu Gräfliches Brauhaus GmbH - Brewery

Beverage Industry

Year of construction

2021

Extension2024
Project No.2024-10319
Country

Bavaria, Germany

Wastewater volume

120,000 m³ per Year

Organic pollution 

COD 6,000 mg/l

Energy production

1,240 MWh per Year

Technology

Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment with Energy Generation (CHP Unit)

Scope of deliveryPlanning, approval planning, manufacture/delivery, commissioning
ModulesMechanical Pre-Treatment with Separator
Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment: 3 × AF-100.HC
Gas Storage: 2 × GS-100.HC
Fine Desulfurization: AK-H₂S-400
Biogas Dehydration: GKT-200
Biogas Emergency Flare
Gas Utilization: CHP Unit, 2 × 50 kWel

The traditional brewery Arcobräu Gräfliches Brauhaus GmbH in Moos faced the challenge of excessive wastewater volumes from beer production, which were overloading the municipal treatment plant. Under pressure from local authorities, the company had to act quickly to ensure sustainable production continuity.

In the first expansion stage, a FlexBio anaerobic wastewater treatment module was installed. Shortly thereafter, the second stage followed with two additional modules, complemented by gas cleaning, gas storage, and the energetic utilization of the produced biogas in two combined heat and power (CHP) units with an electrical output of 50 kWel each. This setup significantly reduced the brewery’s wastewater load while generating renewable energy in the form of heat and electricity for on-site use.

Thanks to its modular design, the system can be easily expanded, providing a solid foundation for long-term, sustainable, and economically efficient beer production.

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Feedback

Urs Imlig

Appenzeller Milchspezialitäten AG

“The wastewater volumes kept increasing. FlexBio was able to provide us with a mobile pilot plant. After successful testing, the plant was quickly installed thanks to its modular design. And everything has been working very well and smoothly together.”

Alfred Oberlindober

CEO & Owner of the Private Brewery Schönram

“We are direct dischargers and, due to growth and the resulting increase in wastewater volumes, we reached the capacity limits of our existing treatment plant. In our search for a solution, we found FlexBio Technologie GmbH to be a competent partner. The cooperation has proven to be highly profitable. We particularly value the modular and flexible design, which can be expanded at any time.”

Josef Blüml

Halsbacher Qualitätsfleisch GmbH

“The compact container solution with drum screen, anaerobic stage, and MBR provides complete wastewater treatment. We are particularly pleased that we can reuse the treated water – this saves operating costs and is a real advantage for our environmental and sustainability goals.”

Ludger Seggering

Popp Feinkost GmbH

“Wastewater is full of energy. We were looking for a solution and found it with FlexBio – generating biogas from wastewater. We are satisfied with the installation of the plant. We are satisfied with the service. And we are satisfied with the results.”

Andreas Mehli

GRegio Energie AG

“FlexBio makes slurry valuable again! With the new farm biogas plant, FlexBio transforms slurry and organic waste into clean energy and high-quality natural fertilizer. In this way, sustainability becomes a real opportunity for agriculture – and the vision of paying for the tractor with slurry comes within reach.”

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