Bio-digesters

ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
X Also called biomethanisation, is the
biochemical decomposition of complex
organic matter by different activities
performed by bacteria, in the absence
of oxygen.
X The two main products are biogas
(methane) and a mixture of biomass and
bacteria, that can be used as a fertilizer.
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Biogas: Performance comparison

X Biogas can't compete with fossil fuels, of course, but is way better than burning
directly biomasses like wood or cow dung.
X The great advantage of biogas, in comparison to fossil fuels, is that biogas is free and
renewable!
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Biogas: Applications

X DIRECT CONSUMPTION: Water heating

X DIRECT CONSUMPTION: Cooking

X ENERGY CONVERSION: Electricity production

through generators or fuel cells

X SELLING
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Economic and environmental advantages

X Energetic autonomy in a context of increased cost of fossil energy;

X Reduction in the purchase of fertilizer through the valorisation of produced biomass;

X Transformation of manure in organic fertilizer, more easily assimilated by plants, with

reduction of odors and disease-causing agents.

X Processing of organic waste at competitive prices; more than 50% of garbage is

organic and biodegradable.

X Reduction of the pollution in the environment.

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The system

Manometer

Thermometer
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Installation
Coverage to protect the bio-
digester against UV rays
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SEPARATION OF THE SOLID PHASE FROM

Pulley – to reduce THE LIQUID THROUGH PERCOLATION
weight
- SOLID (10%) used as fertilizer

- LIQUID (90%): NH3 for agronomic use (to be

buried in low depth to avoid the release of N2)
Handling system
Biomass storage (pulley)
(batch)
Bio-digester
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Industrial solutions
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