Research Details
Optimization of Methane Production Through Co-Digestion (Study 1)
Roselle Mamuad, Antonio Farinas
Category: Study
Status: Completed
Duration:
January 1, 2012 -
December 31, 2015
Brief Description
This is the Study 1 of the project "Performance Evaluation of Biogas Plants".
For purposes of practicality and minimizing efforts and costs, a laboratory research will be conducted first using the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) bio-digester model to determine the effects of co-digestion using two or more substrates with varying levels. The treatments will be:
- Control
- Substrate levels - at least 2 levels
Actual field testing on the old MMSU biogas plant will be done using the best treatment or level determined in the laboratory experiment.
Parameters to be assessed:
- Quality and quantity of biogas (% methane, % CO2, % H2S)
- Quality of manure after digestion (nutrient composition)
