| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 189 pages) |
| Series |
Earthscan expert series |
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Earthscan expert series.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction to anaerobic digestion and biogas -- 2. A history of anaerobic digestion and biogas -- 3. Digester feedstock/substrate -- 4. AD plant types and processes -- 5. Inputs and outputs -- 6. Plant scale -- 7. AD plant economics -- 8. Legislation, permits and regulation -- 9. AD and local communities -- 10. The market for digestate -- 11. Case studies -- 12. AD around the world |
| Summary |
"Hundreds of million tonnes of agricultural and food waste are produced each year around the world, most of which is just that, waste. Anaerobic digestion, biogas and the heat and electricity that can be produced from it is still a nascent industry in many countries, yet the benefits of AD spread throughout the community: - Gives good financial returns to farmers and eco-entrepreneurs. - Helps community leaders meet various policies and legislative targets. - Offers an environmentally sensitive waste disposal option. - Provides a local heat and power supply, & creates employment opportunities - Reduces greenhouse gas emissions, as well as providing an organic fertilizer. Although the process of AD itself is relatively simple there are several system options available to meet the demands of different feedstocks. This book describes, in simple, easy to read language the five common systems of AD; how they work, the impact of scale, the basic requirements, the costs and financial implications, and how to get involved in this rapidly growing green industry"--Provided by publisher |
| Analysis |
anaerobic digestion |
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anaerobic digesters |
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biogas |
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feedstocks |
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digestaat |
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digestate |
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hernieuwbare energie |
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renewable energy |
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Bioenergy |
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Bio-energie |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Vendor-supplied metadata |
| Subject |
Biodegradation.
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Refuse as fuel.
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Refuse and refuse disposal -- Biodegradation.
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Green chemistry.
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Sewage -- Purification -- Anaerobic treatment.
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Biogas.
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Biomass energy.
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Waste products as fuel.
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Power resources.
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Biodegradation, Environmental
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Refuse Disposal -- methods
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Bacteria, Anaerobic -- metabolism
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Energy-Generating Resources
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Green Chemistry Technology -- economics
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Biofuels
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biodeterioration.
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energy resources.
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NATURE -- Ecology.
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NATURE -- Ecosystems & Habitats -- Wilderness.
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SCIENCE -- Environmental Science.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Ecology.
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Waste products as fuel
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Power resources
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Biodegradation
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Biogas
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Biomass energy
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Green chemistry
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Refuse and refuse disposal -- Biodegradation
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Refuse as fuel
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Sewage -- Purification -- Anaerobic treatment
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317673408 |
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1317673409 |
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9781315770772 |
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1315770776 |
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132260438X |
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9781322604381 |
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9781317673392 |
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1317673395 |
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