Title:
Efficient Utilization of Lignocellulosic Crop Residues for Biogas Production Using an Optimized Process Chain
Author(s):
Pavliska, O., Theuretzbacher, F., Bauer, A., Amon, B., Amon, T., Kaul, H.P.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
The utilization of agricultural crop residues in anaerobic digestion is a very promising biomass conversion pathway enabling efficient and sustainable energy production, contributing to the mitigation of green house gases (GHG) and leading to a sustainable nutrient cycle. Effective production of biogas from feedstock rich in lignocelluloses requires the application of pretreatment and development of the entire logistics chain. The project "BIO(GAS)FINER" aims to develop and optimize the process chain starting with the harvesting of the agricultural crop residues, in particular maize and rapeseed straw, their preservation and processing in an economically viable and energy efficient manner. The first results demonstrate significant potential for the enhancement of the biogas plant performance, as well as cost and workload reduction through the application of a holistic approach.
Keywords:
agricultural residues, lignocellulose, methane, agricultural biogas plants, pretreatment
Topic:
R&D on Biomass Conversion Technologies for Heating, Electricity and Chemicals
Subtopic:
Anaerobic digestion for biogas production
Event:
20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
2AO.1.5
Pages:
673 - 678
ISBN:
978-88-89407-54-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/20thEUBCE2012-2AO.1.5
Price:
FREE
