In a novel plasma-shade reactor for oxidative reforming of biogas(CH4/CO2=3/2),the effects of specific-energy-input (SEI) on CH4 and CO2 conversions and energy cost of syngas were investigated at O2/CH4ratios ranged f...In a novel plasma-shade reactor for oxidative reforming of biogas(CH4/CO2=3/2),the effects of specific-energy-input (SEI) on CH4 and CO2 conversions and energy cost of syngas were investigated at O2/CH4ratios ranged from 0.42 to 0.67.At each of O2/CH4 ratios,V-shape profiles of energy cost of syngas increasing with SEI were observed,reaching the lowest value at the optimal SEI(Opt-SEI).With the increase of O2/CH4 ratio,the Opt-SEI decreased significantly.Moreover,at the Opt-SEI,O2 and CH4 conversions and dry-basis concentration of syngas increased and energy cost of syngas decreased greatly with the increase of O2/CH4 ratio.展开更多
The results of a net energy life cycle analysis and greenhouse gas analysis for a 1.45 MW (0.71 MW electrical) biogas power plant operating with a 70% corn silage and 30% cow dung feedstock mixture are presented aft...The results of a net energy life cycle analysis and greenhouse gas analysis for a 1.45 MW (0.71 MW electrical) biogas power plant operating with a 70% corn silage and 30% cow dung feedstock mixture are presented after its initial five years of operation. A ratio of 8.0 for the total output electrical energy divided by the total input energy from fossil fuels is found. A net efficiency of 1.2% of converting solar energy into electricity and usable heat (0.6% electricity) is achieved. Only 16 g CO2 per kWh are generated in the process. If all greenhouse gases are considered, this process even actively reduces the total greenhouse gas load on the atmosphere. In terms of producing transportation biofuels, this process provides 3.8 times more yield per hectare than bioethanol generation.展开更多
The study evaluated impact of psychrophilic anaerobic digestion on levels of viable populations of fecal indicator bacteria using various inoculum-to-substrate ratios (I:S). Laboratory-scale batch reactors were mai...The study evaluated impact of psychrophilic anaerobic digestion on levels of viable populations of fecal indicator bacteria using various inoculum-to-substrate ratios (I:S). Laboratory-scale batch reactors were maintained at 10 ℃ and 20 ℃ for 25 days with dairy manure substrate. Five treatments included inoculum (control inoculum; inoculum only [CI]), manure (control manure; substrate only [CM]), and 3I:1S, II:IS, and 1I:3S. E. coli decreased in all treatments, while Enterococci decreased in only a few treatments. Treatment 1 I: 1S achieved highest E. coli decrease at 20 ℃ (3.11 log); CM showed highest E. coli decrease at 10 ℃ (2.33 log). The 1I:3 Streatment showed highest decrease of Enterococci at 20 ℃ (1.82 log), whereas CM had highest, but less substantial, decrease at 10 ℃ (0.49 log). These decreases may be the result of environmental conditions, namely substrate limitation for E. coli, and, increased VFA (volatile fatty acid) levels for Enterococci. Lower I:S showed higher levels of indicator organisms; less stable conditions with more acidic pH, higher VFAs, and lower biogas production. Results suggest II:IS is ideal for starting a digester at 20 ℃, whereas 3I:1S appears optimal for 10 ℃, Overall, I:S influenced chemical parameters and fecal indicators during batch psychrophilic anaerobic digestion of manure.展开更多
文章研究了不同TS混合比(TMR)的牛粪与玉米秸秆在37℃中温条件下混合厌氧消化产沼气性能,动态考察了发酵过程中p H值、日产气量、累计产气量、累计甲烷产量以及TS/VS产气量等指标。结果表明,当牛粪与玉米秸秆TMR值为7∶3时,累积产气量,T...文章研究了不同TS混合比(TMR)的牛粪与玉米秸秆在37℃中温条件下混合厌氧消化产沼气性能,动态考察了发酵过程中p H值、日产气量、累计产气量、累计甲烷产量以及TS/VS产气量等指标。结果表明,当牛粪与玉米秸秆TMR值为7∶3时,累积产气量,TS/VS产气量和TS/VS产甲烷量均高于其它4种比例,产气量和产气品质均为最佳,TS产气量和VS产气量分别为359.61±6.97 m L·g-1和399.15±0.94 m L·g-1。。展开更多
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文摘In a novel plasma-shade reactor for oxidative reforming of biogas(CH4/CO2=3/2),the effects of specific-energy-input (SEI) on CH4 and CO2 conversions and energy cost of syngas were investigated at O2/CH4ratios ranged from 0.42 to 0.67.At each of O2/CH4 ratios,V-shape profiles of energy cost of syngas increasing with SEI were observed,reaching the lowest value at the optimal SEI(Opt-SEI).With the increase of O2/CH4 ratio,the Opt-SEI decreased significantly.Moreover,at the Opt-SEI,O2 and CH4 conversions and dry-basis concentration of syngas increased and energy cost of syngas decreased greatly with the increase of O2/CH4 ratio.
文摘The results of a net energy life cycle analysis and greenhouse gas analysis for a 1.45 MW (0.71 MW electrical) biogas power plant operating with a 70% corn silage and 30% cow dung feedstock mixture are presented after its initial five years of operation. A ratio of 8.0 for the total output electrical energy divided by the total input energy from fossil fuels is found. A net efficiency of 1.2% of converting solar energy into electricity and usable heat (0.6% electricity) is achieved. Only 16 g CO2 per kWh are generated in the process. If all greenhouse gases are considered, this process even actively reduces the total greenhouse gas load on the atmosphere. In terms of producing transportation biofuels, this process provides 3.8 times more yield per hectare than bioethanol generation.
文摘The study evaluated impact of psychrophilic anaerobic digestion on levels of viable populations of fecal indicator bacteria using various inoculum-to-substrate ratios (I:S). Laboratory-scale batch reactors were maintained at 10 ℃ and 20 ℃ for 25 days with dairy manure substrate. Five treatments included inoculum (control inoculum; inoculum only [CI]), manure (control manure; substrate only [CM]), and 3I:1S, II:IS, and 1I:3S. E. coli decreased in all treatments, while Enterococci decreased in only a few treatments. Treatment 1 I: 1S achieved highest E. coli decrease at 20 ℃ (3.11 log); CM showed highest E. coli decrease at 10 ℃ (2.33 log). The 1I:3 Streatment showed highest decrease of Enterococci at 20 ℃ (1.82 log), whereas CM had highest, but less substantial, decrease at 10 ℃ (0.49 log). These decreases may be the result of environmental conditions, namely substrate limitation for E. coli, and, increased VFA (volatile fatty acid) levels for Enterococci. Lower I:S showed higher levels of indicator organisms; less stable conditions with more acidic pH, higher VFAs, and lower biogas production. Results suggest II:IS is ideal for starting a digester at 20 ℃, whereas 3I:1S appears optimal for 10 ℃, Overall, I:S influenced chemical parameters and fecal indicators during batch psychrophilic anaerobic digestion of manure.
文摘文章研究了不同TS混合比(TMR)的牛粪与玉米秸秆在37℃中温条件下混合厌氧消化产沼气性能,动态考察了发酵过程中p H值、日产气量、累计产气量、累计甲烷产量以及TS/VS产气量等指标。结果表明,当牛粪与玉米秸秆TMR值为7∶3时,累积产气量,TS/VS产气量和TS/VS产甲烷量均高于其它4种比例,产气量和产气品质均为最佳,TS产气量和VS产气量分别为359.61±6.97 m L·g-1和399.15±0.94 m L·g-1。。