Application of the AM2 Model to Simulate Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid Waste

Abstract:

Anaerobic digestion is a promising technology due to its significant economic and environmental potential. Nevertheless, its development is a substantial challenge for researchers since this biochemical process is difficult to predict due to the many reactions involved. Thus, mathematical modeling becomes necessary to analyze the fermentation process and determine the complex kinetic parameters to identify and predict the system's performance under the most varied conditions. This research aims to apply the AM2 model to simulate the anaerobic digestion process of municipal solid waste. The experimental results obtained from our previous research work were used for identifying the parameters of the AM2 model and for its validation by the cross-validation method. Simulations showed that the model could effectively reproduce the dynamics of the evolution of the anaerobic digestion process with reasonable accuracy.

• Periodical: International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa (Volume 65)
• Pages: 21-34
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-G7Pjt2
• Online since: August 2023
• Authors: Amine Hajji*, Younes Louartassi, Mohammed Garoum, Najma Laaroussi, Mohammed Rhachi
• Keywords: AM2 Model, Anaerobic Digestion, Mathematical Modeling, Municipal Solid Waste

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