Cellulosic waste degradation by rumen-enhanced anaerobic digestion

2003 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 155-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.P. Barnes ◽  
J. Keller
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Cellulose Degradation ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Lignocellulosic Material ◽  
Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Microbial Ecosystems ◽  
Cellulosic Waste ◽  
Waste Degradation

Anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic material is carried out effectively in many natural microbial ecosystems including the rumen. A rumen-enhanced anaerobic sequencing batch reactor was used to investigate cellulose degradation to give analysis of overall process stoichiometry and rates of hydrolysis. The reactor achieved VFA production rates of 207-236 mg COD/L/h at a loading rate of 10 g/L/d. Overloading of the reactor resulted in elevated production of propionic acid, and on occasion, the presence of succinic acid. With improvements in mixing and solids wasting, the anaerobic sequencing batch reactor system could enable full-scale application of the process for treatment of cellulosic waste material.

scholarly journals Treatment of sago mill effluent for methane production using anaerobic sequencing batch reactor (ASBR)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Rafiqqah Mohamad Sabri ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Production Rate ◽  
Methane Production ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Cod Removal ◽  
Production Yield ◽  
Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Methane Production Rate

In this research, sago mill effluent was treated using anaerobic sequencing batch reactor (ASBR). Seven HRT from 10 to 1.5 days were tested to evaluate the methane production from sago mill effluent. The findings revealed the highest methane production rate was found at 1.288 L CH4/L reactor. d under HRT of 2 days The results showed that COD removals decreased from 70% to 47% as HRT was reduced from 10 to 2 days. The HRT 1.5 days was found critical for the studied system, which leads to decreased in methane production, yield and COD removal. Overall, ASBR was capable to treat sago mill effluent in producing methane by means of anaerobic digestion.

scholarly journals Effect of the Progressive Increase of Organic Loading Rate in an Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor for Biodiesel Wastewater Treatment

Water ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 223
Author(s):  
Erlon Lopes Pereira ◽  
Alisson Carraro Borges ◽  
Greicelene Jesus da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Degradation Kinetics ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Progressive Increase ◽  
Organic Loading Rate ◽  
Organic Loading ◽  
Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor

The wastewater from the biodiesel industry is an environmental problem, and from a sanitation resources perspective, the anaerobic sequencing batch reactor (ASBR) is an interesting alternative for wastewater treatment. A better understanding of ASBR operation behavior under the progressive increase of the organic loading rate (OLR) is crucial for upscaling. The objective of this study was to monitor an ASBR operating with an OLR ranging from 1.3 to 9.3 kgCOD m−3 d−1. The average chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal efficiencies of the ASBR were 52, 41, 47, and 11% for phases 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. The apparent kinetic coefficient, i.e., the rate of degradation of organic matter, was between 0.10 and 1.80 h−1, considering the kinetic model that considers the residual substrate concentration, which was the one that best fit the obtained data. The progressive increase in applied OLR modified the microbial biomass diversity, which in turn influenced the degradation kinetics of the organic matter. In addition, the values of the applied OLR of 5.1 kgCOD m−3 d−1 and a food to microorganism ratio (F/M) of 0.6 kgCOD kgVSS−1 d−1 were shown to be limiting values that promoted the overload of ASBR.

Bio-anaerobic treatability study for PCBs-contaminated oil

2006 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 161-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.Y. Ahn ◽  
S.J. Kim ◽  
P.Y. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Hydraulic Retention Time ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Organic Loading Rate ◽  
Operational Parameters ◽  
Loading Rates ◽  
Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Us Epa

This study investigated the bio-treatability of PCB contaminated oil for the development of design and operational parameters for the bioreactor. Input of external carbon and nutrient source in the aqueous phase was found to be required for the treatment of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)-contaminated oil. Addition of surfactant was investigated for the emulsification of oil to reduce interference of contact with microorganisms and PCBs. The ratio of surfactant to oil was empirically optimized to 1 : 1. The higher PCB removal efficiency was obtained at 30 days of hydraulic retention time (HRT) in the semi-batch reactor study without cell recycle. The removal efficiency measured in mixed liquor was maintained at over 85% on average at 32±2 °C and 30% at 22±2 °C. More than 0.2 g/l/d of the organic loading rate was suggested to be maintained for various PCB loading rates (0.02–0.6 mg-PCB/l/d). For high biomass retaining and easy collection of treated oil, an Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor (ASBR) was investigated. The removal of Aroclor was observed as more than 50% in the oil phase with 3 days reaction time and about 40% in overall phases, i.e. oil, liquid, biomass phases at 22±2 °C. US EPA verification results on the process performance are included in this presentation.

scholarly journals Laboratory-scale anaerobic sequencing batch reactor for treatment of stillage from fruit distillation

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 1068-1074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Cristina Rada ◽  
Marco Ragazzi ◽  
Vincenzo Torretta
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Reactor Technology ◽  
Volatile Solids ◽  
Experimental Apparatus

This work describes batch anaerobic digestion tests carried out on stillages, the residue of the distillation process on fruit, in order to contribute to the setting of design parameters for a planned plant. The experimental apparatus was characterized by three reactors, each with a useful volume of 5 L. The different phases of the work carried out were: determining the basic components of the chemical oxygen demand (COD) of the stillages; determining the specific production of biogas; and estimating the rapidly biodegradable COD contained in the stillages. In particular, the main goal of the anaerobic digestion tests on stillages was to measure the parameters of specific gas production (SGP) and gas production rate (GPR) in reactors in which stillages were being digested using ASBR (anaerobic sequencing batch reactor) technology. Runs were developed with increasing concentrations of the feed. The optimal loads for obtaining the maximum SGP and GPR values were 8–9 gCOD L−1 and 0.9 gCOD g−1 volatile solids.

scholarly journals Treatment of winery wastewater by an anaerobic sequencing batch reactor

2002 ◽  
Vol 45 (10) ◽  
pp. 219-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Ruíz ◽  
M. Torrijos ◽  
P. Sousbie ◽  
J. Lebrato Martínez ◽  
R. Moletta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Production Rate ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Organic Loading Rate ◽  
Organic Loading ◽  
Winery Wastewater ◽  
Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor

Treatment of winery wastewater was investigated using an anaerobic sequencing batch reactor (ASBR). Biogas production rate was monitored and permitted the automation of the bioreactor by a simple control system. The reactor was operated at an organic loading rate (ORL) around 8.6 gCOD/L.d with soluble chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal efficiency greater than 98%, hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 2.2 d and a specific organic loading rate (SOLR) of 0.96 gCOD/gVSS.d. The kinetics of COD and VFA removal were investigated for winery wastewater and for simple compounds such as ethanol, which is a major component of winery effluent, and acetate, which is the main volatile fatty acid (VFA) produced. The comparison of the profiles obtained with the 3 substrates shows that, overall, the acidification of the organic matter and the methanisation of the VFA follow zero order reactions, in the operating conditions of our study. The effect on the gas production rate resulted in two level periods separated by a sharp break when the acidification stage was finished and only the breaking down of the VFA continued.

scholarly journals Three-Stage Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor (ASBR) for Maximum Methane Production: Effects of COD Loading Rate and Reactor Volumetric Ratio

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achiraya Jiraprasertwong ◽  
Kornpong Vichaitanapat ◽  
Malinee Leethochawalit ◽  
Sumaeth Chavadej
Keyword(s):  
Methane Production ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Production Effects
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