Biodigestion System Made of Polyethylene and Polystyrene Insulator for Dog Farm (on the Example of the Republic of Chile)
Anaerobic digestion is a system that can have a high environmental impact through the use of different wastes to obtain biogas and its consequent use for the generation of renewable energy. The objective of this study was to implement a polyethylene biodigester, using polystyrene for thermal insulat...
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| author | Cristian Vivallos Soto Francisco Ruiz Bertín Carolina Robles Calderón Maxim Viktorovich Larionov Priscila Jackeline Arias Ordóñez Ivette Cevallos Baque |
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| description | Anaerobic digestion is a system that can have a high environmental impact through the use of different wastes to obtain biogas and its consequent use for the generation of renewable energy. The objective of this study was to implement a polyethylene biodigester, using polystyrene for thermal insulation in a dog kennel, using canine feces collected in the same place during a period of 5 months to obtain biogas and energy. The results indicated that biogas production started on day 30 and stopped during the winter period with low temperatures; therefore, from day 54 onwards, equine manure was added to continue producing biogas. Although biogas was obtained, the biodigester did not function optimally, due to the fact that the materials used in its construction did not provide efficient insulation from the low external temperatures; the low C/N ratio of the canine feces, which led to a reduction in the processing of the methanogenic bacteria; and the low amount of feces collected for use. In general, the use of a biodigester can provide a tool for the biological processing and management of organic waste, yielding a cumulative source of renewable energy and ensuring environmental safety. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c2bb5afc676a4ce989887fa6d0c83dfa2023-11-24T16:12:30ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292022-12-011212203910.3390/life12122039Biodigestion System Made of Polyethylene and Polystyrene Insulator for Dog Farm (on the Example of the Republic of Chile)Cristian Vivallos Soto0Francisco Ruiz Bertín1Carolina Robles Calderón2Maxim Viktorovich Larionov3Priscila Jackeline Arias Ordóñez4Ivette Cevallos Baque5Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, 117198 Moscow, RussiaBiopecuaria Limited, Plot 4 A, Las Bandurrias, Pirque, Santiago 9480000, ChileBiopecuaria Limited, Plot 4 A, Las Bandurrias, Pirque, Santiago 9480000, ChilePeoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, 117198 Moscow, RussiaPeoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, 117198 Moscow, RussiaPeoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, 117198 Moscow, RussiaAnaerobic digestion is a system that can have a high environmental impact through the use of different wastes to obtain biogas and its consequent use for the generation of renewable energy. The objective of this study was to implement a polyethylene biodigester, using polystyrene for thermal insulation in a dog kennel, using canine feces collected in the same place during a period of 5 months to obtain biogas and energy. The results indicated that biogas production started on day 30 and stopped during the winter period with low temperatures; therefore, from day 54 onwards, equine manure was added to continue producing biogas. Although biogas was obtained, the biodigester did not function optimally, due to the fact that the materials used in its construction did not provide efficient insulation from the low external temperatures; the low C/N ratio of the canine feces, which led to a reduction in the processing of the methanogenic bacteria; and the low amount of feces collected for use. In general, the use of a biodigester can provide a tool for the biological processing and management of organic waste, yielding a cumulative source of renewable energy and ensuring environmental safety.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/12/2039organic wastecanine fecesequine manuremanure processingbiodigesterbiogas |
| spellingShingle | Cristian Vivallos Soto Francisco Ruiz Bertín Carolina Robles Calderón Maxim Viktorovich Larionov Priscila Jackeline Arias Ordóñez Ivette Cevallos Baque Biodigestion System Made of Polyethylene and Polystyrene Insulator for Dog Farm (on the Example of the Republic of Chile) Life organic waste canine feces equine manure manure processing biodigester biogas |
| title | Biodigestion System Made of Polyethylene and Polystyrene Insulator for Dog Farm (on the Example of the Republic of Chile) |
| title_full | Biodigestion System Made of Polyethylene and Polystyrene Insulator for Dog Farm (on the Example of the Republic of Chile) |
| title_fullStr | Biodigestion System Made of Polyethylene and Polystyrene Insulator for Dog Farm (on the Example of the Republic of Chile) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Biodigestion System Made of Polyethylene and Polystyrene Insulator for Dog Farm (on the Example of the Republic of Chile) |
| title_short | Biodigestion System Made of Polyethylene and Polystyrene Insulator for Dog Farm (on the Example of the Republic of Chile) |
| title_sort | biodigestion system made of polyethylene and polystyrene insulator for dog farm on the example of the republic of chile |
| topic | organic waste canine feces equine manure manure processing biodigester biogas |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/12/2039 |
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