The online platform eLandfill is a powerful tool designed to assist landfill operators in optimizing gas collection through effective gas monitoring and asset management. By integrating advanced technology, eLandfill simplifies data collection, analysis, and asset tracking, leading to more efficient landfill gas (LFG) management and overall operational performance.

Gas Monitoring for Precision and Efficiency

eLandfill enables real-time and manual monitoring of landfill gas collection systems, allowing operators to track critical parameters like methane (CH₄), carbon dioxide (CO₂), oxygen (O₂), and gas flow rates. This ensures that gas extraction systems are operating at optimal capacity and that any anomalies, such as leaks or low-efficiency zones, are quickly identified and addressed.

The platform provides comprehensive visualization tools, such as graphs and heatmaps, to pinpoint underperforming wells or areas with inconsistent gas production. By analyzing trends over time, operators can adjust gas well pressures, optimize suction levels, and balance the gas extraction system more effectively to maximize methane recovery. This leads to improved efficiency in gas-to-energy projects and reduces fugitive emissions, enhancing environmental performances.

Asset Management for Streamlined Operations

eLandfill combines gas monitoring with robust asset management capabilities, allowing landfill operators to track and maintain infrastructure such as gas wells, collection pipes and valves. The system maintains a digital inventory of all assets and their operational status, with tools to schedule inspections, maintenance tasks, and repairs.

With integrated asset management, operators can:

1. Reduce Downtime: By identifying failing components early, preventive maintenance reduces disruptions to gas collection.
2. Extend Asset Lifespan: Regular monitoring and maintenance prolong the life of critical infrastructure, minimizing costly replacements.
3. Optimize Resource Allocation: The platform prioritizes maintenance efforts based on performance data, ensuring resources are focused where they are needed most.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

eLandfill’s analytics and reporting tools empower operators to make data-driven decisions. By centralizing all gas monitoring and asset data, the platform enables quick insights into system performance, gas yields, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Benefits for Landfill Operators

• Maximized Methane Recovery: Optimized gas collection increases energy production while reducing emissions.
• Cost Savings: Improved maintenance planning and reduced system inefficiencies lower operational costs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Accurate data collection and reporting ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
• Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and automated monitoring save time and resources.

In summary, eLandfill’s integrated approach to gas monitoring and asset management equips landfill operators with the tools to optimize gas collection systems, improve operational efficiency, and enhance environmental performance. By leveraging real-time data and proactive maintenance strategies, operators can maximize methane recovery, reduce emissions, and ensure a sustainable and compliant landfill operation.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), landfills are responsible for approximately 10% of the global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Emissions mainly come from  the landfill gas escaping to the atmosphere because it is not sufficiently managed or not managed at all and landfill gas is composed usually of 60% methane (CH4) and 40% carbon dioxide (CO2).

Sanitary landfills typically have gas collection systems in place to capture methane emissions and prevent their release into the atmosphere. Our platform eLandfill can analyze operational data from these systems to optimize their efficiency and effectiveness. This includes adjusting extraction rates, identifying and repairing leaks, and optimizing the placement of collection wells based on real-time methane emission data.

By analyzing historical data on methane emissions, waste deposition rates, and environmental factors, the platform can develop predictive models to forecast future emissions trends. This enables proactive planning and implementation of measures to reduce methane emissions, such as optimizing landfill cover placement or implementing alternative daily cover practices.

Landfill operators are subject to regulatory requirements regarding methane emissions monitoring and reporting. eLandfill can streamline compliance efforts by automating data collection, analysis, and reporting processes, ensuring that operators remain in compliance with regulatory standards and deadlines.

And last but not least, a major struggle exists in the access of knowledge. We see too often managers not getting an overview of their system and technician not able to access to simple and efficient work procedure. The transparency and accessibility of data provided by the platform can facilitate stakeholder engagement and collaboration in methane emissions reduction efforts.

Overall, eLandfill platform can play a crucial role in reducing methane emissions by providing actionable insights, optimizing waste management practices, enhancing regulatory compliance, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.