Life cycle assessment of anaerobic digestion process

Gazifère is focussed on large scale implementation of RNG as fuel as it owns and operates a 1?000 km gas system. It is true that utilization of a waste such as pulp and paper mill sludge is a beneficial approach for the environment as it helps in waste management and related emission to air, water, and soil. In the meantime, the production of RNG is associated with consumption of materials, fuels, energy along with emission to the environment. The various factors such as source of materials, fuels, transportation related emissions, storage related infrastructure, upgradation and utilization of the final product are implicit in the production process. Each stage is accompanied with some impact on the environment. All this need to be considered to estimate the environmental consequences of this bioprocess. Hence, it is essential to know the environmental impacts of the RNG production using pulp and paper mill sludge as substrate. In the large picture, this will help in establishing environmental friendly practices for treatment and management of waste in Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Satinder Brar

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Partner:

Gazifère

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

York University

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