ANAEROBIC WASTE-WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND BIOGAS PLANTS: A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK

Features

• Brings all aspects of anaerobic biological treatment and biogas production from plant selection guides to final disposal of co-products under one cover
• Provides readers with the tools to select appropriate products and services from competing technology providers that best meet their circumstances.
• Shares background and basic knowledge in the subject area, as well as practical operational support
• Enables plant operators to know when to seek specialist assistance in improving plant performance and/or avoiding plant failure
• Benefits plant operators in understanding the importance of various design and operational parameters, and in understanding plant short-term and long-term requirements for effective performance

Summary

The book guides specialists and non-specialists from around the world on how or whether anaerobic processes can be part of solutions for the management of municipal and industrial solid, semi-solid, and liquid residues. The simple self-learning presentation style is designed to encourage deep understanding of the process principles, plant types and system configurations, performance capabilities, operational and maintenance requirements, post-treatment needs, and management options for coproducts without complex biochemical terminologies and equations.

It describes key aerobic biological treatment processes used in conjunction with anaerobic biological treatment in feedstock pre-treatment and in post-treatment of by-products. Practical pre-treatment processes, techniques and operations are described alongside additional treatment techniques of biogas, digestates and treated effluents for various end use options. Effective applications in developing countries are also considered, enabling practitioners and plant operators to effectively apply technology in temperate and warm climatic conditions.