The Importance of Analysis for the Vinasse Application Plan (VAP)

Have you done your analysis for the EPI?

The sugar-energy harvest is about to begin and the time for monitoring is now.

To ensure compliance with the CETESB guidelines regulating the application of vinasse in the state of São Paulo (Standard P4.231), monitoring of the PAV needs to take place during the cycle and not just at the end of it.

What is the Vinasse Application Plan (PAV)?

The Vinasse Application Plan (PAV) is a technical document required by environmental agencies such as CETESB for fertigation with vinasse, aimed at recycling nutrients (especially potassium) in the soil without causing environmental damage.

Main elements:

  • Vinasse characterization: Physical and chemical analysis of the vinasse produced.
  • Soil Characterization: Fertility analysis of the receiving area.
  • Dosage calculation: The dosage is based on the concentration of potassium in the vinasse and the crop’s needs, seeking to avoid saturation (typical limits of up to 5% to 6% of potassium in the soil, depending on the regional standard).
  • Map of the Area: Scaled plan showing the boundaries of plots, storage tanks, distribution channels and watercourses (SIRGAS 2000 Datum).
  • Application sites: Identification of monitoring and supply wells.

Analysis and collection of analytical PE

EP Analítica delivers a complete scope for EPI, covering all critical matrices with recognized methods (SMWW and EPA) and high technical rigor.

  • Vinasse analysis
  • Groundwater monitoring
  • Soil analysis with high instrumental precision

Specialized collection

Our team is highly prepared and specialized in environmental collectiontrained to carry out field campaigns with technical rigor.

We carry out composite collection with drilling machineensuring greater sample representativeness and depth control.

PAV collection

If your monitoring has not yet been carried out in this cycle, this is the strategic moment to schedule the analyses. Shall we schedule your collection?