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Districts minimize energy costs with digester gas

Journal Article · · J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5669574
Technical report:The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County, Calif., make extensive use of onsite energy generated at two combined wastewater treatment plants; digester gas is the primary source the plants' digester gas-powered engines is the secondary source. Energy and heat generated by consumption at the plants, optimization of energy use and reliability, and operation experience are reviewed. The plants achieve cost savings of nearly $1 million/yr. (1 diagram, 1 graph, 1 table)
Research Organization:
John Carollo Engineers, Calif; County Sanitation Districts of Orange County, Calif
OSTI ID:
5669574
Journal Information:
J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States) Vol. 51:3; ISSN JWPFA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English