Grant

- Develop standardized methane detection and monitoring methods, and recommend best practices for routine point source, leak detection, and continuous monitoring.

- Identify and describe the available methane monitoring equipment, and compare costs, capabilities, calibration/maintenance needs, and ease of use, incorporating best practices from other sectors.

- Determine major methane point sources and leak spots, and measure real-world emissions across key process areas, including digestion, biogas utilization, and biosolids processes, to prioritize high-risk emission points and support the development of emission factors.

- Use collected point source level and leak detection emissions data to evaluate acceptable leak rates from equipment where zero emissions are not feasible, while drawing on technically achievable, real-world practices.

- Provide an example of an actionable monitoring program that could be used by water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) to implement their own methane monitoring programs, including workforce development recommendations to assist with program adoption.

WRF RFP Contact: Harry Zhang, PhD, PE

The Potential Participants listed at the bottom of this page have indicated interest in participating in this research. This information is updated frequently as utilities are encouraged to volunteer throughout the RFP cycle.