A biogas compressor is a type of gas compressor specifically designed to compress biogas, which is a renewable energy source produced from the breakdown of organic matter, such as agricultural waste, food waste, and sewage sludge. Biogas is primarily composed of methane, carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.
The compression of biogas is necessary to increase its pressure, making it suitable for transportation through pipelines or storage in tanks. Biogas compressors are typically positive displacement compressors, such as reciprocating compressors or rotary screw compressors, which are capable of handling the gas composition and fluctuations in flow rate and pressure.