Environmental perspectives on using cast seaweed for biogas production

Anders Michael Fredenslund, Henrik Bjarne Møller, Thomas Budde Christensen, Tyge Kjær

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Abstract

Solrød Municipality, Denmark is working towards building a biogas plant utilizing locally available organic wastes including cast seaweed, which is collected each year, since the local inhabitants see this material as a nuisance. A preliminary study suggested favorable conditions for contstructing a mixed substrate biogas plant. Continuously fed reactor experiments showed that the intended mix of substrate including cast seaweed could be used as raw material for a biogas plant in thermophilic operation. The environmental analysis suggests existence of several positive benefits of utilizing cast seaweed in Solrød, among which are: Production of renewable energy, greenhouse gas reduction, nutrient recycling and odor reduction.
Original languageEnglish
Publication date2012
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventFourth International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste: Venice 2012 Symposium - Venice, Italy
Duration: 12 Nov 201215 Nov 2012
Conference number: 4

Conference

ConferenceFourth International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste
Number4
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVenice
Period12/11/201215/11/2012

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