Journal article
Authors list: Pfeiffer, Wolfgang; Van Than Nguyen; Neumann, Jan; Awe, Dirk; Traenckner, Jens
Publication year: 2020
Pages: 84-94
Journal: Chemical Engineering & Technology
Volume number: 43
Issue number: 1
ISSN: 0930-7516
eISSN: 1521-4125
Open access status: Hybrid
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201900398
Publisher: Wiley
Abstract:
A 1200-m(3) full-scale biogas plant treating highly polluted wastewater (WW) from the cleaning of tank cars transporting food and fodder is working stably and efficiently despite the WW is constantly varying in strength and composition, is easily acidifying, and low in alkalinity. Na2CO3 has to be added to maintain the digester alkalinity and the digester pH at defined values due to softened water used for car tank cleaning. Monitoring volatile organic acid concentration and controlling the alkalinity in the digester are essential for maintaining the digestion process stability. Biogas production is adapted to the demand by a modulated feeding regime. The drastic modulation of feeding is possible due to the moderate organic loading of the plant along with the high average hydraulic retention time.
Citation Styles
Harvard Citation style: Pfeiffer, W., Van Than Nguyen, Neumann, J., Awe, D. and Traenckner, J. (2020) Operation and Control of a Full-Scale Biogas Plant Treating Wastewater from the Cleaning of Car Tanks, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 43(1), pp. 84-94. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201900398
APA Citation style: Pfeiffer, W., Van Than Nguyen, Neumann, J., Awe, D., & Traenckner, J. (2020). Operation and Control of a Full-Scale Biogas Plant Treating Wastewater from the Cleaning of Car Tanks. Chemical Engineering & Technology. 43(1), 84-94. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201900398
Keywords
ANAEROBIC CO-DIGESTION; Digestion process stability; EARLY WARNING INDICATORS; FOOD WASTE; PROCESS FAILURE; REACTOR; SLUDGE; VOLATILE FATTY-ACIDS; Volatile organic acids; Wastewater treatment
