Modelling of the performance of a batch biogas digester fed with selected types of substrates
The increasing population and the rapid economic growth in South Africa have led to higher consumption of food resulting in the generation of large amounts of waste. In addition, South Africa has plenty of biomass from cattle, donkeys, horses, goats, pigs, chicken and sheep. However, anaerobic diges...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-ufh-vital-115962017-12-21T04:22:52ZModelling of the performance of a batch biogas digester fed with selected types of substratesMukumba, PatrickThe increasing population and the rapid economic growth in South Africa have led to higher consumption of food resulting in the generation of large amounts of waste. In addition, South Africa has plenty of biomass from cattle, donkeys, horses, goats, pigs, chicken and sheep. However, anaerobic digestion could be an alternative solution for the utilization of these kinds of waste due to its environmental and economic benefits. Therefore, the main focus of the research was design, construct a field batch biogas digester, monitor its performance when fed with co-substrates and model the methane yield for an optimized mixing ratio.University of Fort HareFaculty of Science & Agriculture2013ThesisMastersMSc (Physics)197 leaves; 30 cmpdfvital:11596http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1016197EnglishUniversity of Fort Hare |
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The increasing population and the rapid economic growth in South Africa have led to higher consumption of food resulting in the generation of large amounts of waste. In addition, South Africa has plenty of biomass from cattle, donkeys, horses, goats, pigs, chicken and sheep. However, anaerobic digestion could be an alternative solution for the utilization of these kinds of waste due to its environmental and economic benefits. Therefore, the main focus of the research was design, construct a field batch biogas digester, monitor its performance when fed with co-substrates and model the methane yield for an optimized mixing ratio. |
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