A Review Regarding the Biogas Production through Anaerobic Digestion of Organic Waste

Abstract:

Globally, the pollution prevention goals transposed in the Kyoto Protocol, require sustainable solutions regarding the management of organic waste from both agricultural, and livestock farms. Biogas production by anaerobic digestion of organic wastes and residues provides a range of socio-economic benefits, but also environmental, thus contributing to monitoring the complex relationship between human health and the environment. The European Union policies regarding renewable energy systems (Europe 2020 Strategy – A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and Green Paper „Towards a European strategy for the security of energy supply“), highlights that the production of renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and a sustainable waste management, are essential for sustainable development in the future. In this context, this paper will review aspects of biogas production by anaerobic digestion of organic waste, stages of anaerobic digestion process and concepts of biogas plants used in European countries.

• Periodical: Advanced Engineering Forum (Volume 13)
• Pages: 185-193
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AEF.13.185
• Online since: June 2015
• Authors: Gheorghe Voicu*, Mirela Dincă, Gigel Paraschiv, Georgiana Moiceanu
• Keywords: Anaerobic Digestion, Animal Manure, Biogas, Biogas Plant, Biogas Purification

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