Minimizing Labor Costs with Technology: New Solutions for the Landfill Gas Industry

Efficiency and cost-effectiveness have always been critical in the landfill gas industry and given the recent scarcity of labor, they’ve become even more important. Currently, site technicians often find themselves engaged in time-consuming tasks like walking the wellfield to address stalled pumps, rebuilding failed equipment, and manually collecting wellfield data, leaving room for significant improvements. At Jeneer Group, we’ve introduced several solutions to provide landfill gas teams with the tools they need to succeed and the promise of minimizing labor costs while enhancing productivity and performance.

The Labor Dilemma

Labor scarcity is a real issue in the landfill gas industry. Finding skilled technicians who can manage the complexities of gas extraction and wellfield maintenance has become increasingly challenging. Moreover, traditional manual tasks, such as bumping stalled pumps and rebuilding failed components, are not only time-consuming but also inefficient.

Technological Advantages 

Reliable Pumps with Zero Down-Well Moving Components

Traditional pneumatic leachate pumps often have numerous down-well components that are prone to failure and difficult to repair. Jeneer Group's solution? Pneumatic pumps designed for reliability, with zero down-well moving components, resulting in fewer failures, less maintenance, and significant cost savings.

Accurate Cycle Counters

Accurate data is key to informed decision-making and today’s cycle counters are difficult to rely on, often becoming unreadable and unreliable after being exposed to the climate for several weeks. Jeneer Group's pumping systems are equipped with LED cycle counters that provide precise data on pump performance including cycle count, gallons pumped, and pump failure indication. This eliminates guesswork and ensures that maintenance is done only when necessary.

Self-Restarting Pumps

Imagine pumps that don't just stall and stop, resulting in unwanted air into the well, but pumps that automatically attempt to restart themselves after a failure. Jeneer Group's technology does just that. After a pump failure, Jenner pumps will automatically attempt to restart every hour, and if able to cycle in the allotted amount of time, they’ll continue to pump without human intervention, reducing downtime and optimizing gas collection. 

Remote Monitoring Solutions

Commonplace in many industries, remote monitoring has frequently been deployed to optimize performance and save time. However, remote gas well and pump monitoring is relatively new to the landfill space. Utilizing our remote monitoring dashboard, site managers can now access real-time data on pump and well performance, including cycle counts, gallons pumped, liquid levels, and vacuum readings, all from the convenience of their fingertips. No more wandering the landfill in search of problems; now issues can be identified and addressed immediately.

Saving Time and Costs

By streamlining operations, reducing downtime, and providing accurate data, technology can minimize labor costs and maximize productivity. Site technicians can now focus on higher-value tasks, while site managers have unprecedented control over their wellfields. The future of landfill gas management is here, and it's all about doing more with less, thanks to cutting-edge technology.