Ohio Lumex provides a complete, turnkey approach to landfill gas (LFG) and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) analysis, supporting projects from initial sampling through laboratory analysis and continuous monitoring. Rather than relying on multiple vendors for sampling, testing, and monitoring equipment, Ohio Lumex provides integrated solutions designed specifically for the biogas and RNG industry, tailored to each landfill project.
The Ohio Lumex Analytical Laboratory is a full-service accredited laboratory supporting landfill gas and RNG analysis. Our laboratory provides testing for major gas components and trace constituents commonly found in landfill gas, including siloxanes, mercury, metals such as arsenic, antimony, copper, and lead, as well as PCBs and other trace contaminants.
Ohio Lumex, through our Elemental Instruments division, offers a comprehensive line of gas monitors and integrated monitoring systems designed for landfill gas and renewable natural gas applications, supporting process monitoring and gas quality measurement.
On-site sampling for landfill gas (LFG) and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is performed by certified field service technicians per approved methods for compliance with pipeline RNG gas quality specifications, the EPA Renewable Fuel Standard (EPA RFS), qualification for 45Z Production Tax Credits (PTC) via ASTM D8080, process control, and upgrading equipment specification.
Ohio Lumex will provide all equipment, supplies, and instructions to sample per the approved methods for compliance with pipeline RNG gas quality specifications, the EPA Renewable Fuel Standard (EPA RFS), qualification for 45Z Production Tax Credits (PTC) via ASTM D8080, including appropriate return shipping cartons and labeling to comply with DOT requirements. Ohio Lumex offers options for RNG sampling classes at our headquarters and onsite.
Every landfill project is different, and as a leader in biogas and RNG analysis, our experience in continuous monitoring, onsite sampling, and laboratory analysis helps deliver accurate and reliable data that all parties trust.
Landfill gas can introduce elevated concentrations of trace constituents that must be removed to meet gas quality requirements. Older landfill wells may introduce mercury from discarded items such as thermometers and light bulbs, while newer waste streams often introduce higher levels of siloxanes from plastics, cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, and other silicon-based products. Landfill gas may also contain toxic metals such as arsenic, antimony, copper, and lead, as well as PCBs, which require careful monitoring and analysis.
Accurate dry gas volume calculations are essential for defensible sampling and regulatory compliance. As part of our commitment to precision, we developed an automated Dry Gas Volume Calculator to simplify corrections and ensure consistent results for biogas, RNG, and gaseous fuels applications.
In addition to field services and laboratory analysis, we provide biogas and RNG training courses designed to support compliance, proper sampling techniques, and gas quality best practices. These sessions reinforce industry standards and have helped operators improve performance and reduce costly errors.
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