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)

Expected Output

Evaluated the performance optimization of methane production through co-digestion