Title:
Aquatic Weeds as Biomass Source: the Harvesting Technique in North Italy
Author(s):
Del Giudice, A., Pari, L., Scarfone, A., Santangelo, E.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Rather than disposed as waste, the biomass generated by the management of freshwater bodies has a potential use as substrate in the anaerobic digestion or for biochar production. To this aim, beside its suitability for processing, an efficient supply chain must be developed. The paper describes a harvesting system adopted by a land reclamation authority of North Italy. Two mowing boats and one hauling unit were monitored during the recovery of aquatic weeds. The fresh biomass harvested amounted to 22.8 t km-1. Both boats showed a comparable productivity (more than 4 t h-1) obtained reducing the unproductive time for turning and adjustment at 15%. The system appeared to work well, but some aspects as the scheduling of hauling and processing to reduce the risk of decomposition should be addressed.
Keywords:
algae, biogas, harvesting, mechanization
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Algae Production Systems
Event:
25th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1DV.2.41
Pages:
309 - 312
ISBN:
978-88-89407-17-2
Paper DOI:
10.5071/25thEUBCE2017-1DV.2.41
Price:
FREE
