Application of renewable natural gas for ammonia stripping from anaerobic digestate to enhance biogas production

Promoting the use of renewable energy such as biogas produced from organic waste is one of the main alternatives to achieve more sustainable development strategies. Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is an efficient and proven technology, which can be employed to convert Organic Waste to Biogas, and to reduce global methane emissions. The main objective of this research is to determine the feasibility and optimize the performance of the application of renewable natural gas as an alternative stripping medium to alleviate the technical issues due to ammonia toxicity in AD of poultry manure. Overall, the results of this study will address some of the main constraints in biogas market growth, help optimize the design and operation of AD plants, promotes clean natural energy, and improves public health.

Faculty Supervisor:

Majid Sartaj

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Partner:

CH Four Biogas

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Ottawa

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