AP2E Newsletter n°2 . June 2016

BioTfueL project is part of a global energy transition movement. It was launched in 2010 by a consortium of six partners: TOTAL, IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES, THYSSENKRUPP INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS, AVRIL, CEA, AXENS.

What is BioTfueL?
BioTfueL aims to develop a thermochemical conversion of biomass into second generation biodiesel and biokerosene. These fuels have a particularly favorable environmental impact (more than 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fuel).

To this end, the Bionext consortium began the construction of 2 experimental plants in North of France. From 2017, these facilities will deliver essential R&D data for a process extrapolation to a more industrial scale.

What is the involvement of AP2E in BioTfueL?
For this project, AP2E was selected to supply with 3 ATEX gas analysis systems. These on-line instruments will monitor several compounds present in the gas flows generated by the gasification platform (multiple purposes: process, R&D, safety…).

Advantages conferred by AP2E patented technologies were key arguments in obtaining the contract: multi-gas analysis possibility, high sensitivity and high selectivity, fast response time and low maintenance costs.

Once again, this success confirms AP2E as a major player in the world of gas analysis solution providers in Europe for process and safety applications. Click here to learn more about ProCeas® Biogas & Syngas analyzer

Based in Toulouse, SAFIRE is a unique investigation project for environmental research, as well as aeronautic developments.

It operates 3 instrumented airplanes for inflight measurements in upper atmosphere (40.000 feet). AP2E supplied with a ProCeas® CO analyzer to be installed onboard the airplanes. ProCeas® was selected for its strong performances in inflight conditions.

Indeed, ProCeas® is not impacted by pressure variations due to its patented low-pressure sampling (LPS). The measurement cell is thermo-regulated and is not affected by sample temperature fluctuations. Click here to learn more about ProCeas® CO analyzer

AP2E is looking for a Junior and a Senior Production and Maintenance technician officer (M/F).
Within our production team, your main responsibilities will include our systems final assembly, tests and commissioning both in France and abroad. Read more

Further to the recent lifting of sanctions, AP2E investigated the Iranian market.
AP2E attended the 21st Iran International Oil & Gas, Refining & Petrochemical exhibition in Tehran in May 2016 along with its distributor AVA Instruments.