V TRACE L9
The superior formulation for the future of biomethane production!
V TRACE –
Trace Elements for Stable Biogas Processes
V TRACE
L9 | W6
As Much as Needed, As Little as Possible
The primary goal of using trace elements in biogas plants is to ensure optimal nutrient supply for the various microorganisms in the fermenter.
Overdosing provides no additional benefit to the biogas process and should be avoided—especially from an environmental perspective. Safety margins due to low bioavailability are also unnecessary when the right formulations are used.
What matters is not the measurable concentration of essential trace elements in the fermenter,
but their biological availability. Trace elements in chelated form (metal-organic complexes) have proven to be the most effective. The right combination of chelates is crucial for optimal stability and availability.
Recent findings from plant science highlight the superior performance of Fe-HEEDTA (iron chelate), which is now a key component of V TRACE.
How V TRACE L9 Works – A Practical Example
Biogas Plant – 250 kW, Substrate Mix: Maize Silage 60%, Pig Slummy 35%, Cattle Manure 5%
In a 250 kW biogas plant using a substrate mix of 60% maize silage, 35% pig slurry, and 5% cattle manure, V TRACE L9 significantly improved performance—even though the plant was already operating at a seemingly satisfactory level according to KTBL standards.
During the initial trial phase, untapped potential was unlocked. Continued use of V TRACE L9 ensured stable plant performance, which is essential for the effective use of enzyme preparations.
* HEEDTA: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-ethylendiamin-N,N′,N′-triessigsäure
**KTBL: Kuratorium für Technik und Bauwesen in der Landwirtschaft
V TRACE – The Superior Formulation for Reliable Nutrient Supply
V TRACE compensates for temporary deficiencies in essential trace elements and ensures a stable biogas process.
Improved biological availability through Fe-HEEDTA
The use of Fe-HEEDTA improves biological availability. These chelates can also stabilize other chelates and non-complexable inorganic elements like molybdenum and selenium, making them biologically available.
This dual complexation prevents precipitation of trace elements — such as through reactions with sulfur compounds or free fatty acids (in cases of acidosis) — without compromising their availability to microorganisms.
V TRACE W6
The high-tech trace element supplement for digesting agricultural residues!
FIVE REASONSfor the application of V TRACE
- Extremely low dosage with minimal trace element load in the digestate
- Demand-driven dosing based on organic dry matter (oTS)
- pH-optimized for the biogas process
- Long-term protection against sulfide precipitation and sustained biological availability
- Lowest hazard classification level
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We’re here to support you with expert, data-driven consulting tailored to your plant’s needs. Using our Biogas Calculator, we evaluate your plant’s performance based on operational data.
If required, we conduct a inclined channel test to assess flowability and viscosity, evaluate key process parameters such as dry matter (DM), organic dry matter (oDM), pH, FOS/TAC ratio, and acid profile, and perform detailed substrate analyses. Based on these insights, we provide targeted product recommendations to help you optimize your plant’s efficiency and stability.
