Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
4926165 | Renewable Energy | 2017 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
The anaerobic digestion in double stage is a known and adopted system, but the process productivity and optimization still remain an aspect to investigate. The accumulation of organic acids (produced during fermentative metabolism) in the first stage generally decrease the pH below the optimal values (5.5). A pre-evaluation strategy by control charts for further pH control is proposed. The process combines in series the 1st Fermentation process and the 2nd Anaerobic Digestion process, using the recirculation of the anaerobic digestion effluent, rich in buffer agents, to control the pH in the 1st stage. The recycle ratio becomes a further operating parameter that should be properly managed. A proper management as dynamic recirculation flow allows to maintain the pH of the first phase to values higher than 5. Specific hydrogen production, specific methane production and volatile fatty acid production; 170Â L/kgTVS at 40% H2, 750Â LÂ at 67% CH4 and 14 gCOD/L VFA were obtained respectively.
Keywords
Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Energy
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Authors
Marco Gottardo, Federico Micolucci, David Bolzonella, Hinrich Uellendahl, Paolo Pavan,