Psychrophilic Plug-Flow Digester with Assisted Solar Heat – Small-Scale System Feasibility
Agronomy Research 2023
Kaspars Ivanovs, Dagnija Blumberga

Paper discusses using a low-temperature biogas reactor with a solar support system technology as a management tool of biodegradable waste in small scale. A feasibility study looks at primary factors affecting anaerobic digestion process and solar heat production, design examination of a solar heating for anaerobic digester and possible technology application, also defines the multilocality of biogas, illustrates diffusion of innovation for diversification of biogas production. Analysis confirms solar heat increases efficiency and production of biogas, decreases costs and toxicity of digestate. Results show that for implementation of technology in rural areas further research in socio-economic, sourcing of feedstock and customization is needed.


Keywords
plug-flow, anaerobic digester, solar heat, low-temperature, multilocall
DOI
10.15159/ar.23.040
Hyperlink
https://dspace.emu.ee/handle/10492/8251

Ivanovs, K., Blumberga, D. Psychrophilic Plug-Flow Digester with Assisted Solar Heat – Small-Scale System Feasibility. Agronomy Research, 2023, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp.1-19. ISSN 1406-894X. Available from: doi:10.15159/ar.23.040

Publication language
English (en)
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