scholarly journals Agricultural plant residues in the Odessa oblast: perspectives for biogas production

2017 ◽  
pp. 107-112
Author(s):  
G.V. Binkovska ◽  
T.P. Shanina
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Plant Residues ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Agricultural Biomass ◽  
Agricultural Plant ◽  
Biomass Resources

An area of the Odessa oblast includes 26 administrative districts with developed agricultural traditions. The productivity of main grain crops in the Odessa oblast comprises several million tons every year. Annually, the vegetable residues in the Odessa oblast upon harvesting make a significant amount. Biomass includes both nutritional and energy potential, which requires new approach in the storage and treatment. At the same time, the current problems with high cost of the traditional energy sources create various obstacles in the fields of agricultural activity. Recently, considerable attention is focused on the process of  biological conversion of the biomass to methane. Rising segment of biomass application in the energy strategies all over the world implies the need for greater accumulation of biomass resources to meet the demand. The purpose of this publication is an assessment of vegetable biomass amount in the districts of the Odessa oblast, potential of nutrients and biogas energy generated from the biomass. The analysis corresponds to the search of new alternative energy resources and the rational use of organic biomass. The agricultural biomass residues are the resource category with relatively high regeneration capacity. This property can be used for producing nutrient-rich organic fertilizers and high-energy biogas to compensate the traditional fossil fuel dependence. The availability of agricultural biomass resources was found to demonstrate the great perspectives for the bioenergy sector, first of all in view of the adopted waste management strategies.

POTENTIAL OF AGRICULTURAL BIOMASS FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION PURPOSES IN LUBELSKIE PROVINCE

2017 ◽  
Vol XIX (3) ◽  
pp. 98-103
Author(s):  
Anna Jędrejek ◽  
Zuzanna Jarosz
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Agricultural Biomass ◽  
By Products ◽  
Biomass For Energy

The purpose of this paper was to estimate biomass and by-products from plant production (straw, hay, natural fertilizer) in Lubelskie province, as well as demonstrate energy potential possible to obtain from maize as a co-substrate for biogas production. The estimates and related assumptions show that this region has a high energy potential amounting to 26 966.6 TJ/year, which can be gain from biomass and by-products from plant production. The area also possesses significant sources of potential for agricultural biogas production and can provide 195 350.8 dam3/year biogas, which may be converted into thermal energy – 5586.4 TJ/year or electricity – 1241 GWh/year.

scholarly journals Multi criteria analysis of the energy potential of agricultural residues: The case study of Međimurje County in Croatia

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. e0208
Author(s):  
Sandra Golubić ◽  
Neven Voća ◽  
Stjepan Pliestić
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Agricultural Residues ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Agricultural Biomass ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis ◽  
Further Development

Aim of study: The utilization of agricultural residues may become one of the major sources for production of energy from biomass. The objective of this paper was to analyse the type and quantity of agricultural residues and to determine their energy potential.Area of study: The Međimurje County (north Croatia).Material and methods: The paper analyses three models of sustainable agricultural residues management applying the multi-criteria analysis. The assessment included potentially available quantities of residues in crops, fruit, viniculture and livestock production. For determining the most appropriate model of residues utilisation the multi-criteria analysis was applied.Main results: The results show that total quantities of agricultural biomass amount to 323,912 t with energy potential of 1,092 TJ annually. The largest sustainably available potential of agricultural biomass consists of biomass from arable crops production, with total quantity of 33,670 t followed by 281,233 t of manure from livestock production. The lowest share of potential biomass are pruning residues in fruit and grapevine production with total available residual quantity of 8,109 t. Also, it results from the multi-criteria analysis that a central large scale plant for biogas production is the most feasible facility for such production.Research highlights: The results of this paper provide ground for further development of the models for assessing the sustainability of using agricultural residues, and they can also serve as a basis for assessments of bioenergy projects in specific regions of the European Union.

scholarly journals Commercial Biogas Plants: Lessons for Ukraine

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerii Havrysh ◽  
Antonina Kalinichenko ◽  
Grzegorz Mentel ◽  
Tadeusz Olejarz
Keyword(s):  
Biogas Production ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Specific Investment ◽  
European Experience ◽  
Biomass Resources ◽  
Biogas Plants ◽  
Biomethane Production

Ukraine has enough biomass resources for biogas production. However, this energy potential is not used sufficiently. This research is aimed at examining the current experience of commercial biogas systems in the Europe Union and its adaptation for Ukraine. Special attention was paid to economic indicators, such as specific investment costs, production costs (biogas, biomethane, and electricity), and incentives. Using statistical data for the European Union and Ukraine, the biogas potential for Ukraine (based on European experience) was determined. The economic competitiveness of biogas production was evaluated compared to alternatives, such as photovoltaic, wind power, biomass, conventional fuels, and liquid biofuels. The results showed that biogas complexes have higher specific investment costs and produce more expensive electricity. It was highlighted that agricultural residues and industrial waste are sustainable feedstocks for biogas systems. A perspective biogas plant is a plant that is an integrated part of the circular bioeconomy that is based on organic residues. Biomethane production (as a substitution for vehicle fuel) combined with capture and utilization of carbon dioxide is a more profitable pathway. Awareness and perception of the importance of biogas are key factors for the development of the biogas industry. To develop an effective strategy for the biogas industry, it is necessary to create a positive image in order to raise awareness and knowledge of biogas technologies.

Current and Prospective Competence of Agro‐waste and Biomass Feedstock in North Eastern India with Special Emphasis to Alternative Energy Source

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
A. Bora ◽  
J. Purkayastha ◽  
H.K. Gogoi ◽  
L. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Plant Residues ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
North East India ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
North East ◽  
Biomass Resources

North East India is rich in natural resources including various plant‐based biomasses. The plant biomass includes forests, energy crops, crop and agroprocessing residues, animal manures and algal biomass. Organic debris can be recycled and reused and have many possible uses depending upon size, quality, species and volume of the material. Biomass as an alternative energy source has received much importance in terms of future energy security. Biomass based energy technologies may be a viable option considering the availability of rich bioresources in North East India. The production of biodiesel from the seeds of oil bearing plants and microalgae is also one form of biomass utilization. Several species of microalgae are present in the wetlands of this region which however have hitherto remained untapped. Many microalgal strains have been collected and research has been undertaken to screen the biodiesel potential of isolated and identified strains of microalgae native to this region. The abundant biomass of this region also offers suitable substrates for production of mushroom. Moreover, several varieties of edible mushrooms grow wild in this region, which are being domesticated and cultivated for large‐scale production. Availability of large amount of crop and other plant residues offers ample scope for conversion of these biomasses into useful products such as vermicompost and other biofertilizers. The rationale behind this type of approach is to focus on judicious utilization of natural resources towards sustainable development of the country in general and the North East India in particular. This review highlight the potential biomass resources of Northeast Indian region, the challenges and opportunities arising from increasing demands for biomass as well the current technologies available for exploring these biomass resources towards sustainable utilization.

scholarly journals Vegetable Oils – as Pure Power Source in Agricultural Farms with Positive Impact on the Environment

1970 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul GĂGEANU ◽  
Anişoara PĂUN ◽  
Valentin VLĂDUŢ ◽  
Aurel DANCIU
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Arable Crops ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Good Account ◽  
Agricultural Potential ◽  
Energy Expectation ◽  
Current Energy

Turning to good account the agricultural potential by encouraging alternative crops of technical plants, such as rape, aiming to provide an alternative energy source of fuel for tractors and self-propelled agricultural machines, represents a current energy expectation with extensive perspectives of development in the field cropping from Romania. During the last years the cropping of plants with a high energy potential: rape, soy beans, sunflower, sugar sorghum etc. on larger and larger surfaces has known an outstanding proportion, most of all that after EU negotiations and the implementation of the Community acquits that refers to arable crops (cereals, oil-bearing plants, protein crops, etc.) each EU-member country received a quota from the overall surface that is lower than the existing one, and thus important surfaces remained that may be used, as such, for the cropping of plants with a high energy potential aiming to assure the required energy for their own consumption in farms, micro-farms etc. (alternative energy sources). In opposition to conventional fuels, “biodiesel” has a reduced content of sulphur, its presence in the air generating acid rains. “Biodiesel” does not contain aromatic matters either, such as benzene. During “biodiesel” burning carbon dioxide is generated, however, no toxic pollutants.

scholarly journals Effect of Bio-activator Addition and Stirring on Biogas Production from Rice Husks and Cow Dung

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 07015
Author(s):  
Lando Asiyanthi Tabran ◽  
Arifin Abdul Nasser ◽  
Nurhayati
Keyword(s):  
Rice Husk ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Rice Husks ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Rate Of Increase ◽  
Rice Milling

Indonesia as the world’s third-largest paddy producer generates abundant agricultural wastes. Approximately, 20% of those wastes obtained in the rice milling process are rice husks that have not been fully utilized. Rice husks contain cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Therefore, it can be used as an alternative source of energy. In addition, an increase in the cattle population has increased the waste produced. Disposal of livestock manure, that has not been handled properly, has caused environmental pollution. The abundance of cow dung is an energy potential which is very beneficial for the community. Therefore, rice husk, cow dung, and bio-activator EM-4 were used as the main material in this study. The objectives of this study were to analyze the volume of biogas produced from (1) each composition of rice husk and cow dung, (2) addition of bio-activator EM-4, and (3) the amount of stirring in the digester. The ratio of rice husk and cow dung waste is 70%: 30% with a solid and water ratio of 10%: 90% and 20%:80%. The addition of EM-4 and stirring frequency is made with various composition aimed to accelerate the rate of increase in biogas, which can be used as alternative energy in society.

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan Limbah Tani, Ternak dan Konsorsium kapang selulolitik Pada Produksi Biogas Di Desa Puntukdoro Magetan Melalui Program Pengembangan Desa Mitra

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pujiati Pujiati ◽  
Nurul Kusuma Dewi ◽  
Dimas Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
High Price ◽  
Livestock Waste

AbstrakDesa Puntukdoro merupakan desa mitra dan binaan Universitas PGRI Madiun. Desa ini memiliki beberapa permasalahan diantaranya limbah ternak yang digunakan tanpa diolah dan hal tersebut dapat menyebabkan pencemaran lingkungan dan dampak kesehatan, minimnya suplay pupuk yang menyebabkan mahalnya harga pupuk di daerah ini, Hal tersebut menyebabkan petani yang sering merugi. Produksi biogas merupakan salah satu solusi dari permasalahan yang ada, selain menghasilkan energi terbarukan produksi biogas menghasilkan limbah outlet/slurry yang potensial dimanfaatkan untuk pupuk organic yang dapat memperbaiki struktur tanah. Tim pelaksan ajuga memiliki konsorsium kapang selulolitik hasil riset yang dapat digunakan untuk optimalisasi produksi biogas jika menggunakan limbah pertanian. Pelaksanaan Program Pengembangan Desa Mitra/PPDM ini dimulai dari survey, koordinasi, sosialisasi, aplikasi program yang meliputi instalasi reactor biogas, monitoring dan evaluasi. Setelah pelaksanaan PPDM ini banyak sekali dampak positif yang dihasilkan antara lain meliputi 1) Peningkatan pemahaman masyakat terkait pemanfaatan limbah pertanian dan peternakan untuk produksi biogas; 2) Peningkatan pemahaman masyarakat terkait dampak negatif pembuangan limbah peternakan ke sungai; 3) Ketersediaan energi alternative yang ramah lingkungan; 4) ketersediaan pupuk organic berkualitas; 5) Peningkatan kualitas dan kuantitas hasil pertanian; 6) peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat.Kata Kunci: biogas, kapang seluloltitik, limbah pertanian, peternakan, PuntukdoroAbstractPuntukdoro is a partner village and fostered by the Universitas PGRI Madiun. This village has several problems including livestock waste which is used without being processed and this can cause environmental pollution and health impacts, the lack of fertilizer supply causes the high price of fertilizers and this is also causes the farmer suffer losses. Biogas production is one of solution to the existing problems, in addition to producing renewable energy, biogas production produces slurry waste which is potential to be used as organic fertilizers. This slurry also can improve the soil structure. The community services team also has a consortium of cellulolytic molds from their research that can be used to optimize biogas production when using agricultural waste. The implementation of PPDM starts from surveys, coordination, socialization, application of the program which includes the installation of a biogas reactor, monitoring and evaluation. After the implementation of PPDM, many positive impacts resulted, including: 1) Increasing public understanding regarding the use of agricultural and livestock waste for biogas production; 2) Increasing public understanding regarding the negative impact of dumping livestock waste into rivers; 3) Availability of environmentally friendly alternative energy; 4) availability of quality organic fertilizers; 5) Increasing the quality and quantity of agricultural products; and 6) increasing community welfare.

scholarly journals Solid Biomass Energy Potential as a Development Opportunity for Rural Communities

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3398
Author(s):  
Mariusz Jerzy Stolarski ◽  
Paweł Dudziec ◽  
Michał Krzyżaniak ◽  
Ewelina Olba-Zięty
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Development Opportunity ◽  
Biomass Resources ◽  
Administrative Units ◽  
Solid Biomass

Conventional energy sources often do not fully satisfy the needs of a modern economy, especially given the climate changes associated with them. These issues should be addressed by diversification of energy generation, including the development of renewable energy sources (RES). Solid biomass will play a major part in the process in Poland. The function of rural areas, along with a well-developed agricultural and forest economy sector, will be a key aspect in this as these areas are suitable for solid biomass acquisition in various ways. This study aimed to determine the solid biomass energy potential in the commune of Goworowo to illustrate the potential in the smallest administrative units of Poland. This research determined the environmental and natural conditions in the commune, which helped to identify the crucial usable solid biomass resources. The total energy potential of solid biomass resources in the commune of Goworowo amounted to 97,672 GJ y−1. The highest potential was accumulated in straw surplus (37,288 GJ y−1) and the lowest was in wood from roadside maintenance (113 GJ y−1). This study showed that rural areas could soon play a significant role in obtaining solid biomass, and individual communes could become spaces for the diversification of energy feedstock.

scholarly journals Challenges and Solutions for Biogas Production from Agriculture Waste in the Aral Sea Basin

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Olimjon Saidmamatov ◽  
Inna Rudenko ◽  
Urs Baier ◽  
Elbek Khodjaniyazov
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Aral Sea ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Current Form ◽  
Aral Sea Basin ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Biomass Resources

Energy plays an essential role in the modern society and can serve as one of the vital parameters of socio-economic development. Despite developments in technology, over three billion persons living in rural parts of the low- and middle-income countries continue to cover their energy needs for cooking through traditional ways by burning biomass resources. This paper as a case study focuses on the Aral Sea region of Uzbekistan, possessing a well-developed agricultural production with high livestock numbers and intensive crop production. The manure of the livestock farms is not used efficiently and the energy supply of the farms depends primarily on centrally produced gas and electricity. Some areas are not yet connected to the gas grid. Agriculture causes huge environmental damages in its current form. The benefit of biogas production would therefore be fivefold: (1) local energy source, (2) mitigation of environmental impacts, (3) reducing CH4-emissions, (4) producing organic fertilizer as a side product and (5) additional earnings for farmers.

Potential contribution of the wastewater sector to energy supply

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (8) ◽  
pp. 1765-1771 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Heubeck ◽  
R. M. de Vos ◽  
R. Craggs
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Potential Energy ◽  
Biological Treatment ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Technology Selection ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Treatment Technologies ◽  
Future Potential

The biological treatment of wastewater could yield high energy fuels such as methane and alcohols, however most conventional treatment systems do not recover this energy potential. With a simple model of the energy yields of various wastewater treatment technologies it is possible to demonstrate how minor shifts in technology selection can lead the industry from being identified as predominantly energy intensive, to being recognised as a source of energy resources. The future potential energy yield is estimated by applying energy yield factors to alternative use scenarios of the same wastewater loads. The method for identifying the energy potential of wastewater was demonstrated for the New Zealand wastewater sector, but can equally be applied to other countries or regions. The model suggests that by using technologies that maximise the recovery of energy from wastewater, the potential energy yield from this sector would be substantially increased (six fold for New Zealand).

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