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Biomethanization of the Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Wastesbiogas, anaerobic, digestion, organic solid waste, fundamentals, economics, municipal solid wastes, reactor design, LCA book, contents
Vergärung der oganischen Fraktion fester biogener Abfallstoffe (in Englisch)

     Editor: J. Mata-Alvarezbiogas, anaerobic, digestion, organic solid waste, fundamentals, economics, municipal solid wastes, reactor design, LCA book, cont
Biomethanization of the Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Wastes (OFMSW) is
a comprehensive introduction to both the fundamentals and the more practical
aspects of the anaerobic digestion of organic solid wastes, particularly those derived
from households, that is, the organic fraction of municipal solid wastes (OFMSW). It
can be used as a textbook for specialized courses and also as a guide for
practitioners.

In the first part, the book covers the relevant aspects of anaerobic digestion (AD) of
organic wastes. The fundamentals and kinetic aspects of AD are reviewed
with particular emphasis on the aspects related to solid wastes. This introduction
is necessary to have a comprehensive view of the AD process and to understand
the practical principles as well as the origin of possible problems arising from
the management of the process. Chapter 2 emphasizes the role of kinetics in
designing the reactor, paying special attention to existing models, particularly the
dynamic ones. Through this introduction, it is intended to facilitate the technology
transfer from laboratory or pilot plant experiences to full-scale process, in order to
implement improvements in current digesters.

Laboratory methods are described for the analysis and optimization of
reactor performance, such as methanogenic activity tests or experimental evaluation
of the biodegradation kinetics of solid organic waste. The different reaction patterns
applied to industrial reactors are outlined. Industrial reactors are classified in
accordance with the system they use, pointing out advantages and limitations.

Co-digestion, enabling the co-treatment of organic wastes of different origin in a
more economically feasible way, is described in detail. Examples of
co-digestion are given, with OFMSW as a base-substrate. Finally, full-scale
co-digestion plants are discussed. Various types (mechanical, biological,
physico-chemical) of pre-treatment to increase the biodegradability, and thus the
yields of the process, are reviewed in detail.

The use of the fermentation products of anaerobic digesters for biological
nutrient removal processes in wastewater treatment plants is described. This
constitutes an example of integrated waste management, a field in which both
economic and technical advances can be achieved. Balances are given to justify the
approach, and a full-scale case study is presented.

The important topic of economics and the ecological advantages of the process are
emphasized. The use of compost, the integration with composting technology, and
advantages over other technologies are detailed in the framework of
an environmental impact assessment of biowaste treatment.

Finally, the anaerobic digestion of MSW in landfills is reviewed in detail,
with emphasis on landfill process enhancement and strategies for its application.

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Publication Date: September 2002 · Pages: 336 · ISBN: 1900222140 · Hardback · Publication

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