EN ISO 24252:2022/A11:2023

Biogas systems - Non-household and non-gasification

This document applies for systems for biogas production by anaerobic digestion, biogas conditioning, biogas upgrading and biogas utilization from a safety, environmental, performance and functionality perspective, during the design, manufacturing, installation, construction, testing, commissioning, acceptance, operation, regular inspection and maintenance phases.
The following topics are excluded from this document:
—    boilers, burners, furnaces and lighting in case these are not specifically applied for locally produced biogas;
—    gas fuelled engines for vehicles and ships;
—    the public gas grid;
—    specifications to determine biomethane quality;
—    transportation of compressed or liquefied biogas;
—    transportation of biomass or digestate;
—    assessment and determination whether biomass is sourced sustainably or not.
An informative explanation of the scope is included in Annex A.

Biogasanlagen - Nicht häusliche und nicht auf Vergasung beruhende Anlagen

Installations de méthanisation - Non domestique et sans gazéification

Le présent document s'applique aux systèmes de production de biogaz par digestion anaérobie, ainsi qu'au traitement, à l'épuration et à la valorisation du biogaz du point de vue de la sécurité, des questions environnementales, de la performance et de la fonctionnalité; et ce pendant les phases de conception, de fabrication, d'installation, de construction, d'essai, de mise en service, de réception, d'exploitation, d'inspection régulière et de maintenance.
Les points suivants sont exclus du présent document:
—    chaudières, brûleurs, fours et éclairage s'ils n'utilisent pas spécifiquement du biogaz produit localement;
—    moteurs à gaz pour véhicules et bateaux;
—    réseau de gaz public;
—    spécifications pour déterminer la qualité du biométhane;
—    transport du biogaz comprimé ou liquéfié;
—    transport de la biomasse ou du digestat;
—    évaluation et détermination du caractère durable de la production de biomasse.
Une explication informative du domaine d'application est présentée en l'Annexe A.

Bioplin - Negospodinjski sistemi brez uplinjanja - Dopolnilo A11

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2023
• ICS: 27.190 - Biological sources and alternative sources of energy
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 408 - Project Committee - Biomethane for use in transport and injection in natural gas pipelines
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 15-Nov-2023
• Due Date: 15-Feb-2026
• Completion Date: 15-Nov-2023
• Mandate: M/475 - Mandate to CEN for standards for biomethane for use in transport and injection in natural gas piplines
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 24252:2023/A11:2024 - Biogas systems - Non-household and non-gasification

Relations

• Amends: EN ISO 24252:2022 - Biogas systems - Non-household and non-gasification (ISO 24252:2021)
• Effective Date: 11-Oct-2023

Overview

EN ISO 24252:2022/A11:2023 is a European standard developed by CEN that focuses on biogas systems specifically designed for non-household applications without gasification processes. This standard addresses the entire lifecycle of biogas systems based on anaerobic digestion-including biogas production, conditioning, upgrading, and utilization. Its primary aim is to ensure safety, environmental protection, and optimal functionality during design, manufacturing, installation, construction, testing, commissioning, acceptance, operation, inspection, and maintenance phases.

Notably, the scope excludes several specific areas such as boilers and burners not locally using biogas, gas-fueled engines for transport, public gas grids, biomethane quality specifications, as well as biomass or digestate transportation and sustainability assessments. The standard is crucial for professionals and organizations aiming to implement safe and efficient biogas solutions in industrial and commercial contexts.

Key Topics

• Biogas system lifecycle management
  Covers all phases from initial design to regular maintenance ensuring continuous compliance with safety and performance requirements.

• Anaerobic digestion process
  Focuses on biogas production from this widely used biological process, emphasizing system integrity and environmental controls.

• Safety and environmental aspects
  Mandates stringent criteria for safe operation and environmental impact mitigation in non-household biogas systems.

• System functionality and performance
  Stresses optimal system design and operational standards to maximize biogas yields and quality for subsequent use.

• Inspection and maintenance protocols
  Details requirements for regular inspections and preventive maintenance to prolong system lifespan and prevent failures.

• Exclusions defined
  Clarifies scope limitations, including the exclusion of gas engines for vehicles, public gas networks, and biomethane quality standards-helping stakeholders focus efforts optimally.

Applications

This standard applies primarily to:

• Industrial and commercial biogas plants
  Factories, food processing units, and agricultural facilities where biogas is produced and utilized on-site.

• Renewable energy projects
  Integrating biogas systems into broader renewable energy portfolios to support sustainable energy transitions.

• Waste management facilities
  Systems converting organic waste through anaerobic digestion, contributing both to energy recovery and waste volume reduction.

• Environmental compliance and safety planning
  Used by safety engineers and environmental consultants to ensure systems comply with regulatory requirements in Europe.

• Manufacturers and installers
  Provides manufacturers and technical teams with standards to design and deploy biogas equipment that meets international safety and functionality benchmarks.

Related Standards

For comprehensive biogas system implementation, EN ISO 24252:2022/A11:2023 should be considered alongside:

• EN ISO 24252:2022 (base standard)
  The original European standard covering biogas systems, onto which this amendment builds.

• Occupational Safety Regulations (e.g., ArbSchG in Germany)
  Where national deviations apply, specific workplace safety laws complement technical biogas system requirements.

• BetrSichV & ÜAnlG (Germany)
  These address mandatory inspection regimes and operational safety for installations, relevant for compliance in German-speaking regions.

• ISO and CEN standards for biomethane quality and gas infrastructure
  While excluded here, these standards cover complementary areas like biomethane injection quality and public gas grid interactions.

Adhering to EN ISO 24252:2022/A11:2023 ensures that biogas systems in non-household settings are designed, built, and managed in a manner that aligns with European best practices, fostering safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible renewable energy production.

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Keywords: biogas systems, anaerobic digestion, non-household biogas, biogas conditioning, biogas upgrading, biogas safety, environmental standards, biogas system maintenance, renewable energy, European biogas standards, EN ISO 24252.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2024
Bioplin - Negospodinjski sistemi brez uplinjanja - Dopolnilo A11
Biogas systems - Non-household and non-gasification
Biogasanlagen - Nicht häusliche und nicht auf Vergasung beruhende Anlagen
Installations de méthanisation - Non domestique et sans gazéification
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 24252:2022/A11:2023
ICS:
27.190 Biološki viri in drugi Biological sources and
alternativni viri energije alternative sources of energy
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 24252:2022/A11
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 27.190
English Version
Biogas systems - Non-household and non-gasification
Installations de méthanisation - Non domestique et Biogasanlagen - Nicht häusliche und nicht auf
sans gazéification Vergasung beruhende Anlagen
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 24252:2022; it was approved by CEN on 4 October 2023.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex A (informative) A–deviations. 4
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 24252:2022/A11:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee
CEN/TC 408 “Natural gas and biomethane for use in transport and biomethane for injection in
the natural gas grid” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 24252:2022 shall be given the status of a
national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by
May 2024, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the la
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