Effect of feed loading on biogas methane production in batch mesophilic anaerobic digesters treating food waste
Food waste mixture upgraded to a carbon to nitrogen ratio of 30 was co-digested at different feed loadings of 0.5, 1.5, 3.5 and 5.5gVS/L in batch and mesophilic conditions (37oC). Results showed that the production of biogas methane increased with an increase of the feed loading to the digester. A...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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World Academy of Research and Publication
2014
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37239/1/Effect%20of%20feed%20loading%20on%20biogas%20methane%20production%20in%20batch%20mesophilic%20anaerobic%20digesters%20treating%20food%20waste.pdf |
| Summary: | Food waste mixture upgraded to a carbon to nitrogen ratio of 30 was co-digested at different feed loadings of 0.5, 1.5, 3.5 and 5.5gVS/L in batch and mesophilic conditions (37oC). Results showed that the production of biogas methane increased with an increase of the feed loading to the digester. A maximum cumulative biogas methane yield of 0.535L/gVS was attained at feed loading of 3.5gVS/L. Generally, it was observed that higher feed loading to the digester led to pH reduction and a decrease in treatment efficiency from 96% to 75%. |
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