Design model selection and dimensioning of anaerobic digester for the OFMSW

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Abstract

In this study, we investigated the design model selection and dimensioning of the anaerobic digester for the codigestion of different organics fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) originating from the city's landfills. The waste quantification and characterization exercise were undertaken at the point of generation, so as to obtain the total amount of waste generated and to ascertain the waste composition. Via the application of the simple multi-attribute rating (SMART) technique of multiple-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) as a decision support tool base on cost, scalability, temperature regulation, ease of construction, operation, and maintenance. The most preferred model option for bioenergy design technology was selected from a list of potential alternatives available in the market. Continuous stirred tank reactor (digester) CSTR scored the highest with 79% and was selected for the design in OFMSW biogas production. The geometry of the biodigester parameters was comparable with the anaerobic digestion (AD) process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWCECS 2016 - World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2016
EditorsWarren S. Grundfest, Craig Douglas, S. I. Ao
PublisherNewswood Limited
Pages846-851
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9789881404824
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event2016 World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science, WCECS 2016 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 19 Oct 201621 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science
Volume2226
ISSN (Print)2078-0958

Conference

Conference2016 World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science, WCECS 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period19/10/1621/10/16

Keywords

  • Anaerobic
  • Co-digestion
  • Digester
  • MCDA
  • Mesophilic temperature

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)

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