Biogas Production by Anaerobic Digestion of Date Palm Pulp Waste
Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: The purpose of this preliminary study is to verify the possibility of using Iraqi Zahdi date palm biomass as a resource for biogas production, methane in particular using thermophilic anaerobic digestion with waste water treatment activated sludge. Moreover, is to investigate the influence of extra nutrients addition to the digestion mixture. Biogas was captured in sealed jars with remote sensing modules connected to computer with integrated program to record the gas pressure continuously. A total gas pressure with 67% Methane was produced from date pulp waste fermentation with a yield of 0.57 Lit for each gram volatile solid of substrate. Addition of 1% yeast extract solution as nutrient increased Methane yield in liters by 5.9%. This is the first time in literature to record biogas production data from Iraqi date palm biomass.
Source: Al-Khwarizmi Engineering Journal
Author: Khalidah A. Jaafar
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $80
OpenAlex ID: W2549479601