Abstract
Methane losses from biogas plants are problematic, since methane emitted into
the atmosphere contributes to global warming, and any losses may thus reduce the
environmental benefits of biogas production. A tracer gas dispersion method was used to
measure total methane emissions from seven biogas plants, and more measurement
campaigns are planned. Emissions varied between 1.3 and 13.4 (kg CH4 h-1), and losses
expressed in percentages of production varied between 0.3 and 6.4%. The tracer gas
dispersion method was found to be useful in quantifying total methane emissions from
biogas plants, whereas the detection and quantification of individual leaks at the plants
require other methods.
the atmosphere contributes to global warming, and any losses may thus reduce the
environmental benefits of biogas production. A tracer gas dispersion method was used to
measure total methane emissions from seven biogas plants, and more measurement
campaigns are planned. Emissions varied between 1.3 and 13.4 (kg CH4 h-1), and losses
expressed in percentages of production varied between 0.3 and 6.4%. The tracer gas
dispersion method was found to be useful in quantifying total methane emissions from
biogas plants, whereas the detection and quantification of individual leaks at the plants
require other methods.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings Sardinia 2017 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Place of Publication | Margherita di Pula, Cagliari, Italy |
| Publisher | CISA Publisher |
| Publication date | 2017 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Event | Sardinia 2017, 16th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium - S. Margherita di Pula, Italy Duration: 2 Oct 2017 → 6 Oct 2017 Conference number: 16 |
Conference
| Conference | Sardinia 2017, 16th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium |
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| Number | 16 |
| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | S. Margherita di Pula |
| Period | 02/10/2017 → 06/10/2017 |