Landfill gas extraction systems and methods
US10882086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/30
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described herein are embodiments of a control system that automatically (1) determines whether a gas extraction system is in a state in which landfill gas is being released into the atmosphere, and (2) automatically controls landfill gas flow to mitigate, prevent and/or stop the release of landfill gas. The control system may control a valve to control flow of landfill gas through well piping of the gas extraction system. The pressure of landfill gas in the well piping at a location upstream of the valve may indicate whether there is a risk of landfill gas being released into the atmosphere. The control system may adjust a position of the valve in response to determining that the pressure at the location upstream of the valve indicates that there is a risk of landfill gas being released into the atmosphere.
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