Anaerobic Digestion: Process

Irini Angelidaki, Damien J. Batstone

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    Abstract

    Organic waste may degrade anaerobically in nature as well as in engineered systems. The latter is called anaerobic digestion or biogasification. Anaerobic digestion produces two main outputs: An energy-rich gas called biogas and an effluent. The effluent, which may be a solid as well as liquid with very little dry matter may also be called a digest. The digest should not be termed compost unless it specifically has been composted in an aerated step. This chapter describes the basic processes of anaerobic digestion. Chapter 9.5 describes the anaerobic treatment technologies, and Chapter 9.6 addresses the mass balances and environmental aspects of anaerobic digestion.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSolid Waste Technology and Management
    VolumeVolume 2. Chapter 9.4
    Place of PublicationChichester, West Sussex, UK
    PublisherWiley
    Publication date2011
    Pages583-600
    ISBN (Print)978-1-405-17517-3
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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