کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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682279 | 888982 | 2011 | 7 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Assessment of the influence of thermal pre-treatment time on the macromolecular composition and anaerobic biodegradability of sewage sludge Assessment of the influence of thermal pre-treatment time on the macromolecular composition and anaerobic biodegradability of sewage sludge](/preview/png/682279.png)
Laboratory and pilot-scale experiments were carried out in order to evaluate the influence of thermal pre-treatment time on waste-activated sludge properties and anaerobic biodegradability. Six experimental conditions were analyzed from 0 to 30 min of hydrolysis time. Solubilization of macromolecular compounds, changes in the main sludge properties and anaerobic biodegradability of the sewage sludge were evaluated. A similar carbohydrate solubilization degree was achieved, from 53% to 70% and 59% to 75% for lab- and pilot-scale experiments, respectively. In the case of proteins, the values of solubilization were lower in the pilot-scale experiment than in the laboratory, with 31–45% and 47–70%, respectively. Ammonia and volatile fatty acid did not undergo important changes; however the sludge dewaterability enhanced at increased pre-treatment times. All the pre-treatment conditions had a positive effect with regard to anaerobic biodegradability and by fitting experimental data with a simplified mathematical model, it was concluded that the maximum biogas production rate is more influenced by the pre-treatment time than the total biogas production.
Journal: Bioresource Technology - Volume 102, Issue 2, January 2011, Pages 660–666