Innovations in the Global Biogas industry
Applications of Green Principles
- 1st Edition - November 28, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Tonderayi S Matambo, Riann Christian
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 3 7 2 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 3 7 3 - 0
Innovations in the Global Biogas Industry: Applications of Green Principles critically reviews the whole biogas supply chain from substrates to upgraded biogas. The book evaluates… Read more
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Request a sales quoteInnovations in the Global Biogas Industry: Applications of Green Principles critically reviews the whole biogas supply chain from substrates to upgraded biogas. The book evaluates the application of green principles at each stage of biogas production and combines this with case studies and a review of the latest technological advances to produce a comprehensive assessment of the current state of the biogas industry. The first three sections of the book guide the reader through the whole supply chain of biogas production, from feedstock and waste management, to process design, plant design, operation, optimization, and end products.
The sustainability of biogas industry operations is then addressed in-depth through a lifecycle assessment, alongside the techno-economics and safety considerations. Each section considers small-, medium-, and large-scale biogas plant related developments, and how green principles are applied at each scale. Finally, the critical element of biogas industry stakeholders is explored, which discusses financing mechanisms, policies and regulations, global markets, and governance issues relating to the biogas sector.
- Presents recent innovations in the biogas industry, with an emphasis on the sustainability of anaerobic digestion applications
- Analyzes anaerobic digestion from various angles, from feedstock management to the integration of green and sustainability principles in biogas applications
- Assesses the whole supply chain of biogas production, including plant design and operation, substrate to product issues as well as techno-economics and safety considerations
- Includes small-, medium- and large-scale biogas plant related developments
- Addresses the topic of stakeholder issues in the biogas industry
Researchers and engineers working in the field of biogas and more broadly within the bioenergy industry. This includes academic and industry specialists and risk managers in biogas, anaerobic digestion, biogas and biofuel production, and biotechnologists involved in environmental and biochemical engineering
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Section I: Green advancements in organic waste management and biogas digester feedstock management
- 1. Pretreatments of animal feed for improved digestibility and its influence on biogas production
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Lignocellulosic biomass in ruminant nutrition
- 1.3 Ruminant digestion and methanogenesis
- 1.4 Innovation in lignocellulosic biomass pretreatments to improve the quality of feed
- 1.5 Pretreatments of biomass for improved animal digestion and methanogenesis under industrial biogas digestor settings
- 1.6 Conclusions
- References
- Section II: Green developments in biogas process design, efficiency, optimization, and operations
- 2. Strategies for microbiome management in biogas digesters using biomolecular tools
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Overview of anaerobic digestion process
- 2.3 Microbiology of the anaerobic digestion process
- 2.4 Methods for monitoring of the anaerobic digestion process
- 2.5 Biomolecular tools for monitoring microorganisms in anaerobic digestion
- 2.6 Omics sciences for monitoring of anaerobic digestion process
- 2.7 Conclusions
- References
- 3. Comparative analysis of biogas production strategies from different feedstocks
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Anaerobic digestion process and biogas production
- 3.3 Feedstocks: concept, types, and biogas feedstock
- 3.4 Biogas and agricultural residues feedstock
- 3.5 Biogas and food waste feedstock
- 3.6 Biogas and manure feedstock
- 3.7 Biogas and municipal solid waste as feedstock
- 3.8 Conclusion
- Abbreviations
- References
- 4. Green approaches to solving foaming during biogas production
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Foams and froths in anaerobic digesters
- 4.3 Causes of foams and froths
- 4.4 Foam stability
- 4.5 Foam measurement methods
- 4.6 Foaming control and monitoring methods
- 4.7 Conclusion
- References
- 5. Separation sciences and unit operations applicable to biogas processes and biogas upgrading
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Absorption/scrubbing in biogas industry
- 5.3 Adsorption in the biogas industry
- 5.4 Cryogenic technology in biogas industry
- 5.5 Membrane filtration systems in biogas industry
- 5.6 Hybrid biogas upgrading technologies
- 5.7 Comparison of biogas upgrading techniques
- 5.8 Conclusion
- References
- 6. Designing biogas plants for process monitoring and control based on green principles
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Biogas plant design considerations
- 6.3 Small-scale digester designs
- 6.4 Commercial/industrial biogas systems
- 6.5 Piping and instrumentation diagrams
- 6.6 Process control technology
- 6.7 Social and legal considerations
- 6.8 Practical difficulties and upcoming developments
- References
- 7. Reforming as a green technology for the utilization of biogas
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Biogas reforming processes for syngas production
- 7.3 Technological advancements: biogas reforming
- 7.4 Applications of hydrogen produced from biogas reforming
- 7.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of conflict of interest
- References
- Section III: Anaerobic digestion products utilization and integration
- 8. Sustainability evaluation of current biogas upgrading techniques
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Biogas cleaning/upgrading
- 8.3 Current biogas upgrading techniques
- 8.4 Evaluation of current biogas upgrading techniques in terms of environmental, economic, and commercialization performance
- 8.5 Evaluation of current biogas upgrading in terms of comparison of the technologies
- 8.6 Challenges affecting the current biogas upgrading techniques
- 8.7 Future prospect and conclusion
- References
- 9. Green innovations for managing carbon dioxide generated in biogas digesters
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Understanding CO2 generation in biogas digesters
- 9.3 Environmental impacts of CO2
- 9.4 Managing CO2 in biogas digesters
- 9.5 Prevention of captured carbon from reentering into the atmosphere
- 9.6 In situ methane enrichment
- 9.7 Different technologies used for in situ biogas upgrading
- 9.8 Use of extracted CO2 in greenhouses
- 9.9 CO2 use in algae growth
- 9.10 Evolution of application of traditional and innovative CO2 capture techniques
- 9.11 Concluding remarks and recommendations
- References
- 10. Nonconventional applications of biogas plant digestate
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Overview of digestate applications
- 10.3 Nonconventional digestate applications: the details
- 10.4 Nonconventional digestate applications: commercialization issues
- 10.5 Case study
- 10.6 Concluding remarks
- References
- 11. Green aspects of integrating different processes with anaerobic digestion for biogas production
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Synergizing biogas digesters and solar technology: an evolution in renewable energy
- 11.3 Wetlands integration
- 11.4 Bio-hydrogen integration
- 11.5 Bioethanol integration
- 11.6 Biodiesel integration
- 11.7 Biobutanol integration
- 11.8 Biogas digester integration with other technologies-selecting a digester
- 11.9 Environmental and sustainability challenges and future directions
- 11.10 Conclusion
- References
- Section IV: The sustainability of biogas industry operations
- 12. The fulfillment of sustainable development goals through a greener biogas industry
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Biogas and sustainable development goals
- 12.3 Health, safety and the environment
- 12.4 Techno-economic feasibility
- 12.5 Conclusion
- References
- 13. The role of artificial intelligence in greening biogas operations
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Data analytics and predictive maintenance
- 13.3 Process optimization
- 13.4 Remote monitoring and control
- 13.5 Resource management
- 13.6 Quality control and gas composition optimization
- 13.7 Market forecasting and demand prediction
- 13.8 Environmental impact assessment and sustainability
- 13.9 Challenges and future directions
- 13.10 Conclusion
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- 14. Carbon emissions reduction assessment via biogas production and resource recovery: the IPCC methodology
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Intergovernmental panel on climate change methodology for assessing greenhouse gase impacts
- 14.3 Biogas production process assessments
- 14.4 Resource recovery assessments
- 14.5 Sensitivity analysis of key parameters
- 14.6 Case study: new horizons energy biogas plant: Cape Town, South Africa
- 14.7 Conclusions
- References
- 15. The merits of applying green principles in handling potential biogas digestate hazardous chemicals and pathogenicity
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Hazards and consequences of improper biogas digestate management on the environment
- 15.3 Green principles and sustainable practices for biogas digestate management
- 15.4 The potential benefits of adhering to existing regulations and guidelines related to biogas digestate waste management
- 15.5 Conclusion
- References
- 16. Safety and environmental perspectives for greening the biogas plant operations
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Biogas technologies
- 16.3 Typical biogas plant operation
- 16.4 Health impacts of biogas plants
- 16.5 Environmental and climate impacts of biogas
- 16.6 Safety standards and risk assessments on biogas operating plants
- 16.7 Conclusion
- References
- Section V: Stakeholders in a greener anaerobic digestion industry
- 17. A review of global treaties and agreements on greening the anaerobic digestion industry in the face of climate change
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Specific treaties and agreements
- 17.3 National policies and regulations
- 17.4 Conclusion
- 17.5 Recommendation
- Abbreviations
- References
- Further reading
- 18. Stakeholder engagement and governance issues in applying green principles to the biogas sector
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Overview of the biogas sector and its importance in renewable energy
- 18.3 Problem statement
- 18.4 Objectives
- 18.5 Stakeholder theory and implementation framework
- 18.6 Stakeholder analysis
- 18.7 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 28, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 560
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443223723
- eBook ISBN: 9780443223730
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Tonderayi S Matambo
Professor Tonderayi S. Matambo is the Head of the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology in the Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Africa. He has over 15 years of experience in Biogas and Bioenergy. He actively engages in community outreach programs involving Biogas technology. He fosters collaboration between Unisa, other tertiary institutions and industry.
Affiliations and expertise
Head of Centre of Environmental Biotechnology, Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South AfricaRC
Riann Christian
Professor Riann Christian is an Associate Professor from the University of South Africa and is currently the Manager of Teaching and Learning support in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Africa. She has 18 years teaching and research experience in biological sciences (Molecular & Cell Biology and Genetics) and environmental biotechnology. Her research involves gene expression studies, malaria studies, molecular biology and environmental biotechnology.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South AfricaRead Innovations in the Global Biogas industry on ScienceDirect