Bayview Landfill Operational Overview
The Bayview Landfill (BVL) renewable energy facility utilizes active landfill gas (LFG) extraction to harvest methane generated by anaerobic decomposition. The system maintains continuous negative pressure across 48 vertical extraction wells, routing harvested gas through a primary manifold to the high-temperature flare station.
Wellfield Regulation & Methane Balancing
Field technicians monitor differential pressure and gas quality on a daily rotation. For technical standards, refer to the EPA NSPS Subpart WWW guidelines. Adjustments to wellhead control valves are logged into the central telemetry database within 15 minutes of modification.
"Maintaining methane concentrations between 45% and 55% while suppressing oxygen intrusion below 1.0% remains the critical baseline for uninterrupted operation."
Key Protocol Checklist
- Header Vacuum Inspection: Minimum -20 in. w.c. maintained at compressor suction.
- Flare Thermocouple Verification: Combustion temperature confirmed above 1,600°F.
- Condensate Sump Discharge: Automated pneumatic pumps cycled and inspected weekly.