Anaerobic digestion of municipal solid waste: Technical developments
- National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
The anaerobic biogasification of organic wastes generates two useful products: a medium-Btu fuel gas and a compost-quality organic residue. Although commercial-scale digestion systems are used to treat municipal sewage wastes, the disposal of solid organic wastes, including municipal solid wastes (MSW), requires a more cost-efficient process. Modern biogasification systems employ high-rate, high-solids fermentation methods to improve process efficiency and reduce capital costs. The design criteria and development stages are discussed. These systems are also compared with conventional low-solids fermentation technology.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 530635
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/TP--427-20558; ON: DE96000508
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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