Biogas Upgrading Technology: Conventional Processes and Emerging Solutions Analysis

The purpose of this research is to investigate a variety of approaches to the conversion of biomass, with a particular emphasis on employing anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading systems. An analysis of the existing technologies is performed, with a focus on highlighting the benefits and downside...

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Published in:Energies
Main Authors: Matteo Galloni, Gioele Di Marcoberardino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/12/2907
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Summary:The purpose of this research is to investigate a variety of approaches to the conversion of biomass, with a particular emphasis on employing anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading systems. An analysis of the existing technologies is performed, with a focus on highlighting the benefits and downsides of each alternative. In order to assess the effects of nitrogen and oxygen in the biogas on the cryogenic distillation process, an investigation is being carried out. The findings suggest that the presence of these two chemical species in the biogas necessitates the final condensation of methane in order to separate them from one another. In conclusion, a qualitative economic analysis is carried out in order to ascertain the most cost-effective strategy that can be implemented in a typical Italian installation. According to the assumptions that were used, membrane separation is the solution that offers the most cost-effectiveness.
ISSN:1996-1073