scholarly journals The Review of Biomass Potential for Agricultural Biogas Production in Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Anna Koryś ◽  
Agnieszka Ewa Latawiec ◽  
Katarzyna Grotkiewicz ◽  
Maciej Kuboń
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Biomass Residues ◽  
Biogas Plants ◽  
Biomass Potential ◽  
Food Residues

Adequate management of biomass residues generated by agricultural and food industry can reduce their negative impacts on the environment. The alternative use for agricultural waste is production of biogas. Biomass feedstock intended as a substrate for the agricultural biogas plants may include energy crops, bio-waste, products of animal and plant origin and organic residues from food production. This study reviews the potential of selected biomass residues from the agri-food industry in terms of use for agricultural biogas production in Poland. The most common agri-food residues used as substrates for biogas plants in Poland are maize silage, slurry, and distillery waste. It is important that the input for the agricultural biogas installations can be based on local wastes and co-products that require appropriate disposal or storage conditions and might be burdensome for the environment. The study also discusses several limitations that might have an unfavourable impact regarding biogas plants development in Poland. Given the estimated biomass potential, the assumptions defining the scope of use of agricultural biogas and the undeniable benefits provided by biogas production, agricultural biogas plants should be considered as a promising branch of sustainable electricity and thermal energy production in Poland, especially in rural areas.

Codigestion of manure and industrial organic waste at centralized biogas plants: process imbalances and limitations

2008 ◽  
Vol 58 (7) ◽  
pp. 1521-1528 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. B. Nielsen ◽  
I. Angelidaki
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Volatile Fatty Acids ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Biogas Plants ◽  
High Concentrations

The present study focuses on process imbalances in Danish centralized biogas plants treating manure in combination with industrial waste. Collection of process data from various full-scale plants along with a number of interviews showed that imbalances occur frequently. High concentrations of ammonia or long chain fatty acids is in most cases expected to be the cause of microbial inhibitions/imbalances while foaming in the prestorage tanks and digesters is the most important practical process problem at the plants. A correlation between increased residual biogas production (suboptimal process conditions) and high fractions of industrial waste in the feedstock was also observed. The process imbalances and suboptimal conditions are mainly allowed to occur due to 1) inadequate knowledge about the waste composition, 2) inadequate knowledge about the waste degradation characteristics, 3) inadequate process surveillance, especially with regard to volatile fatty acids, and 4) insufficient pre-storage capacity causing inexpedient mixing and hindering exact dosing of the different waste products.

scholarly journals Innovative Educational Program for Biogas Production Carried Out at University of Hradec Králové (CZ) and at University of Opole (PL)

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 61-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Loskot ◽  
Marek Smolík ◽  
Lidmila Hyšplerová ◽  
Karol Radocha ◽  
Jan Kříž ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Anaerobic Fermentation ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Border Region ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Biogas Plants ◽  
The University

AbstractRecently, there is a growing pressure on a rapid construction of agricultural biogas plants, particularly in the Czech-Polish border region. It is an area with large expanses of agricultural land which can serve to supply biogas plants with biomass. This strategy should contribute to harmonize the common agricultural policy of the European Union. A need for qualified operators of these stations on this territory is also increasing. Therefore we first include a demonstration of an education program for students in the field of agricultural waste anaerobic fermentation and biogas production. We present here the first part of an innovative approach which we use in the teaching program “Physico-technical Measurements and Computer Technology” at the Faculty of Science at the University of Hradec Kralove and also in the education of internshipers from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology at the University of Opole. There are requirements to fulfil labour market expectations and to make this subject more attractive for the students. Students’ theoretical and practical preparation constitutes a comprehensive source of knowledge and skills required in a real life job. Joined theoretical and practical knowledge gained by students, reinforced by the skills developed during task analysis followed by their solution, provides the future graduate higher quality abilities and better position in the labour market.

scholarly journals The use of agricultural waste for the renewable energy production

2019 ◽  
pp. 138-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Zapalowska ◽  
Ulyana Bashutska
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Key Technology ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Biogas Plants

In addition to hydroelectric power plants, solar and wind power plants, biogas plants are important in the production of electricity and heat from renewable energy sources. It is known that depending on the type of substrate used for processing and the design features of biogas plants, they have their own advantages and disadvantages. Nevertheless, properly localized biomass installation is able to decrease the use of conventional materials reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Bio-waste, plant residues and other by-products can be used to produce electricity, heat and purified methane as fuel for repaired vehicles. Biogas production is a key technology for the sustainable use of agricultural biomass as a renewable energy source. Both, Poland and Ukraine, have a large agricultural area, and well developed animal cattery, which creates opportunities for alternative energy sources from biomass development.          Agricultural biogas plant energy produced from waste such manure, slurry and another agricultural waste, is an excellent source of heat, likewise, electricity. Therefore the importance of using agricultural waste as an energy source in the production of biogas shall be emphasized. A significant drawback of the system is the need to provide low economic and environmental losses. For this purpose, the place of biomass harvesting, transport and its preparation together with storage should be taken into account. To achieve the highest efficiency, small biogas plants should have permanent composition of substrate consisting of various ingredients.                 Ukraine and Poland has considerable potential of renewable energy sources development of which can provide significant economic, ecological, and social benefits. The production of biogas has become an attractive source of extra income for many farmers. Biogas production has a useful effect not only on economic, but ecological development, particularly in the rural regions. At the same time, environmental protection aspects have gained additional importance, so that anaerobic treatment processes have become a key technology for environmental and climate protection.          On the basis of the submitted documentation by the municipal administration and the manufacturer, the operation of biogas plants for the processing of organic agricultural waste in Gorajec and Odrzechowa (Poland) has been presented.

scholarly journals Use of bio-enzymatic preparations for enhancement biogas production

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-208
Author(s):  
Tomáš Vítěz ◽  
M. Haitl ◽  
Z. Karafiát ◽  
P. Mach ◽  
J. Fryč ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Anaerobic Fermentation ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Energy Resource ◽  
Methanogenic Bacteria ◽  
Total Solids ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Batch Type ◽  
Biogas Plants ◽  
High Level

Biogas is a renewable energy resource with high increasing developed in last few decades. It’s big opportunity for stabilization rural areas, concretely agriculture sector. This technology can decentralize supply of energy. The number of operated biogas plants is rapidly increasing. Biogas plants require a high level of intensity and stableness of the process of anaerobic fermentation with biogas production for efficiency treatment, also for good quality of development biogas and fertilization effect of the rest of fermentation. If this is not completed the operator has problem to keep the process in optimal condition for anaerobic fermentation. Researchers have tried different techniques to enhance biogas production. In order to achieve the aforementioned state, it is essential to ensure increased activity of microorganisms that contribute to the anaerobic fermentation. The metabolic activity of microorganisms is preconditioned by availability of easily decomposable solids. Adding of bacterial and enzymatic cultures into a fermented substrate represents one of the possibilities. The enzymes contained in this preparation are responsible for better exposing methanogenic bacteria to the material. The tested bio-enzymatic preparation, APD BIO GAS, is a mixture that contains bacteria and enzymes which are essential for the efficient progress of anaerobic fermentation. The reference biogas laboratory of the Mendel University in Brno was used for the purpose of testing of APD BIOGAS in mesophilic conditions of anaerobic fermentation on a substrate consisting of a mixture of maize silage and liquid manure. The producer of this preparation declare enhancement of quality and quantity of developed biogas, elimination of smell level of the rest of fermentation its higher homogenity. For the test were used lab scale fermenters of batch type with work volume 0.12 m3. An increase of biogas production by 15% was determined in connection with addition of the preparation, also with higher decrease of total solids and decrease of organic substance in total solids in the fermenter where were used this preparation.

Impact Assessment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Joseph Lamb
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Life Cycle Assessments ◽  
Biogas Plants ◽  
Fertilizer Recovery ◽  
Production Objectives ◽  
Life Cycle Effects

In municipalities and rural areas, biogas is a growing form of energy production and is also a feasible waste management option. Biogas manufacturing, in terms of environmental life cycle assessments, appears to have a remarkable opportunity to mix fertilizer recovery with energy generation utilizing different underused methods including urban biowastes or manure. Biogas production life cycle assessments suggest benefits such as CO2 reductions and chemical fertilizer replacement. Established biogas plants have specific biogas processing activities and life-cycle effects are affected by regulations, environmental conditions and biogas production objectives. This chapter describes and examines important biogas problems.

Remarks on the current discussion about bioenergy — for the public or for agricultural and rural areas only?

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-428
Author(s):  
P. Ruckenbauer
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Plant Biotechnology ◽  
New Production ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Food And Feed ◽  
Biogas Plants

In this paper, strategies are questioned and it is discussed whether the goals of the EU commission to replace substantial parts of the fossil energy demands by bioenergy supplies are feasible. Austria, as a member of the PPBA (Pannonian Plant Biotechnology Association), has elaborated a study on how much of the arable land can be utilized in the period between 2005 and 2020 for various bioenergy purposes. The results demonstrate that, at the most, agriculture can supply only about 22% of the total arable land needed for additional bioenergy, such as biofuel and biogas, without interfering with national food and feed supplies, and the protection of a sensible situation as regards the environment and emission.Furthermore, two research studies are presented about new production systems to achieve the better, more efficient use of crop rotations, mainly for biogas production, already being implemented in the 358 local farm biogas plants in Austria, and about the approved long-term use of the whole plant biomass of triticale varieties for heating local private and farm houses.

scholarly journals Biogas Fuel Utilization as Efforts to Overcome Household Economic Budget Problems in Rural Areas

Khazanah ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvian Maniak Noegroho ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Methanogenic Bacteria ◽  
Production Unit ◽  
Livestock Waste ◽  
Livestock Manure ◽  
Methane Gas ◽  
The Right

Biogas is an important renewable energy as a superior substitute and is able to contribute to meeting the needs of household fuel stairs. The energy produced is used as a substitute for kerosene or LPG gas to meet daily needs such as cooking and others. Plant waste and livestock manure contain methane gas which has very good combustibility. Manure wastes such as cattle, horses, and others, are also found throughout Indonesia with different qualities. In general, the use of agricultural waste as a base for biogas is more difficult than livestock manure, because it takes longer to process the hydrolysis of cellulosic materials from agricultural waste and nutrients. One kilogram of manure releases about 208-268 liters of methane gas into the atmosphere. High nutritious livestock rations, resulting in low methane levels of manure. To describe comprehensively the usefulness of biogas utilization as a source of bioenergy fuel in an effort to overcome household economic budget problems in rural areas. Anearobic digestion process which is the basis and biogas reactor processed by the breakdown of organic matter by the activity of methanogenic bacteria in airless conditions. The materials required are a minimum of 3 culverts, a septi tank for the digester tank, and a large oil drum that can contain approximately 200 liters of material intended as methane gas. Another material, in the form of a metal pipe with a diameter of 2 cm, is useful as a gas discharge pipe and a biogas outlet valve. The pipe is used as a pipe for gas distribution from the digestive tank to the stove for cooking, lamps and others. The final result is a solid which functions as a plant organic fertilizer. There are also several compounds / materials that must be prevented because they can inhibit the breakdown process, such as Antibiotics and Disinfectants, and Heavy Metals. Please note that do not burn the gas that first formed, as it contains air in it and can explode. A few days after the biogas catcher drum is lifted upwards, it is advisable to open the tap and remove all the gas that has formed. To handle it with care and avoid fire around the biogas production unit. There is no need to release the gas formed and the gas is safe to use to meet household fuel needs. The best use of the biogas that has been collected from the biogas production unit is for cooking. Biogas technology is the right choice to convert agricultural and livestock waste to produce energy and fertilizer in order to obtain social benefits both in terms of economic, especially for households, especially in rural.

scholarly journals Possibilities of Biogas Production from Livestock Waste in Latvia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janis Millers ◽  
◽  
Irina Pilvere ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Anaerobic Fermentation ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Forest Protection ◽  
Biogas Plants ◽  
Livestock Farms

With the adoption of the Green Deal in the European Union (EU), the role of biodiversity, basic principles of the circular economy, climate change mitigation, forest protection and renewable energy increased. Since 2007, biogas production in Latvia has increased significantly, as it was possible to receive co-funding from the EU Funds for the construction of biogas plants. In 2021, inputs of agricultural origin are used by 40 biogas plants with an average installed capacity of 1 MW. The emergence of biogas plants on livestock farms is facilitated by the development of a circular economy producing waste from the production process – manure and feed waste. Anaerobic fermentation results in digestate – a nutrient-rich plant fertilizer that reduces the application of chemical fertilizers. Rational use of biogas can reduce the need for fossil fuels. Energy production from biogas should be encouraged, as waste is used efficiently, thereby generating energy and reducing the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. In Latvia, livestock production is one of the key industries of the national economy, which produces manure and feed waste. The present research calculated the amounts of cattle, pig and poultry manure and feed waste in Latvia. The research analysed livestock farms by number of cattle, pigs and poultry, the potential amounts of manure and waste produced and theoretical biogas output. Theoretically, 309 farms analysed can produce 93.5 mln. m3 of biogas from agricultural waste and construct 269 new biogas plants. A policy for supporting the construction of new biogas plants would contribute to the country’s independence from fossil energy sources, as well as increase the proportion of renewable energy sources to 50-70 % in final energy consumption by 2030. Farmers on whose farms a biogas plant could be built need to carefully consider the uses of the biogas produced. The uses could be thermal energy generation for heat supply, cogeneration (thermal and electrical energy) or biomethane production.

Utilization of Agricultural Biomass in Small and Medium-Scale Biogas Plants in Rural Areas

2020 ◽  
pp. 401-420
Author(s):  
Vesna Parausic ◽  
Svetlana Roljević Nikolić
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Agricultural Biomass ◽  
Biogas Plants ◽  
Final Energy Consumption ◽  
Biomass Potential ◽  
Energy Community

Serbia is a member of the Energy Community and for integrating its energy sector into the EU energy system the national strategic documents define a more efficient use of energy and an increased share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption. Serbia has a significant agricultural biomass potential. However, agricultural biomass is still insufficiently or even inefficiently exploited for energy purposes. The authors of this chapter analyse the possibilities of a more efficient use of agricultural biomass for the production of biogas and electricity in Serbia, map small scale and medium biogas power plants on the domestic market, assess their economic sustainability and cost-effectiveness, and provide recommendations to farmers and potential investors which are interested in investing in this area, in the aim of generating new employment in rural areas in Serbia.

scholarly journals Production and reuse of waste in rural area with high density of greenhouse

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (2s) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Russo ◽  
Giuseppe Verdiani
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Spatial Density ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Application Rates ◽  
Waste Production ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Recovered Material ◽  
Agricultural Areas ◽  
Different Cultures

Agricultural activities cause the production of considerable amounts of waste sometimes dangerous that must be properly handled to avoid negative impacts on rural areas and on agroecosystems. The estimation of qualitative and quantitative characteristics of agricultural waste products and the capacity of rural land of transposing organic matter deriving from the processes of composting, is a key point for the planning and management of the waste integrated cycle. The aims of this study are the evaluation of the quantities of various types of agricultural waste on territorial scale, the amount of compost that can be used in rural areas affected by different cultures and the effectiveness of community composter in the treatment of vegetable agricultural waste for the production of green composted soil. These assessments were carried out in an area of study characterized by a high spatial density of greenhouses. The methodological procedure used is based on the use of agricultural waste production coefficients and maximum application rates of compost for cultivation. The results show the role and potential of the agricultural areas in the waste cycle from production to the potential reuse of recovered material.

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