Anaerobic Co-digestion of Palm Oil Sludge, Cassava Peels, Cow Dung and Ground Eggshells: Process Optimization and Biogas Generation
Indiscriminate disposal of crop and animal wastes has grown in acceptance across the globe as an environmentally hazardous practice. This study used a 225L polyethylene digester that was specially made to produce biogas from anaerobic co-digestion of palm oil sludge, cassava peels, and cow dung usin...
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| description | Indiscriminate disposal of crop and animal wastes has grown in acceptance across the globe as an environmentally hazardous practice. This study used a 225L polyethylene digester that was specially made to produce biogas from anaerobic co-digestion of palm oil sludge, cassava peels, and cow dung using ground eggshells for pH stabilization and a greenhouse for temperature control. Cassava peels, palm oil sludge, cow dung, and water were combined in a ratio of 1:1:2:5.3, respectively, and 1.3 kilograms of crushed eggshells were added. The bio-digestion system generated 650.60 L of cumulative biogas throughout the 30-day sludge retention period. The pH averaged 6.0, and the slurry temperature averaged 34.76oC during digestion, which is favorable for the production of biogas since microbial populations thrive under hospitable conditions. The biogas produced after a hydraulic retention time (HRT) of over 20 days had the highest methane concentration of 60%, while days under 10 HRT had the lowest methane content of 45.5%. On the 13th day of anaerobic digestion, biogas output peaked at 34.90L, and pH and temperature were maintained at 6.5 and 35.0°C, respectively, the ideal ranges for a healthy process. An efficient technique for producing energy in the form of biogas was shown by optimized anaerobic co-digestion of animal and crop waste utilizing ground eggshells and a greenhouse for pH and temperature control. Future research should focus on developing more efficient, cheaper microbial agents, such as enzymes for biological pre-treatment of palm oil sludge to reduce lignin, which negatively impacts biogas generation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7c4aa0c9aaaa4c4c8a7c2a1ed38d07dd2025-01-20T07:13:36ZengTechnoscience PublicationsNature Environment and Pollution Technology0972-62682395-34542024-12-012342087209910.46488/NEPT.2024.v23i04.015Anaerobic Co-digestion of Palm Oil Sludge, Cassava Peels, Cow Dung and Ground Eggshells: Process Optimization and Biogas GenerationD. O. Olukanni, M. J. Kamlenga, C. N. Ojukwu and T. MkandawireIndiscriminate disposal of crop and animal wastes has grown in acceptance across the globe as an environmentally hazardous practice. This study used a 225L polyethylene digester that was specially made to produce biogas from anaerobic co-digestion of palm oil sludge, cassava peels, and cow dung using ground eggshells for pH stabilization and a greenhouse for temperature control. Cassava peels, palm oil sludge, cow dung, and water were combined in a ratio of 1:1:2:5.3, respectively, and 1.3 kilograms of crushed eggshells were added. The bio-digestion system generated 650.60 L of cumulative biogas throughout the 30-day sludge retention period. The pH averaged 6.0, and the slurry temperature averaged 34.76oC during digestion, which is favorable for the production of biogas since microbial populations thrive under hospitable conditions. The biogas produced after a hydraulic retention time (HRT) of over 20 days had the highest methane concentration of 60%, while days under 10 HRT had the lowest methane content of 45.5%. On the 13th day of anaerobic digestion, biogas output peaked at 34.90L, and pH and temperature were maintained at 6.5 and 35.0°C, respectively, the ideal ranges for a healthy process. An efficient technique for producing energy in the form of biogas was shown by optimized anaerobic co-digestion of animal and crop waste utilizing ground eggshells and a greenhouse for pH and temperature control. Future research should focus on developing more efficient, cheaper microbial agents, such as enzymes for biological pre-treatment of palm oil sludge to reduce lignin, which negatively impacts biogas generation.https://neptjournal.com/upload-images/(15)D-1639.pdfanaerobic digestion, biogas, co-digestion, crop waste, environmental pollution, environmental sustainability, organic wastes |
| spellingShingle | D. O. Olukanni, M. J. Kamlenga, C. N. Ojukwu and T. Mkandawire Anaerobic Co-digestion of Palm Oil Sludge, Cassava Peels, Cow Dung and Ground Eggshells: Process Optimization and Biogas Generation Nature Environment and Pollution Technology anaerobic digestion, biogas, co-digestion, crop waste, environmental pollution, environmental sustainability, organic wastes |
| title | Anaerobic Co-digestion of Palm Oil Sludge, Cassava Peels, Cow Dung and Ground Eggshells: Process Optimization and Biogas Generation |
| title_full | Anaerobic Co-digestion of Palm Oil Sludge, Cassava Peels, Cow Dung and Ground Eggshells: Process Optimization and Biogas Generation |
| title_fullStr | Anaerobic Co-digestion of Palm Oil Sludge, Cassava Peels, Cow Dung and Ground Eggshells: Process Optimization and Biogas Generation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Anaerobic Co-digestion of Palm Oil Sludge, Cassava Peels, Cow Dung and Ground Eggshells: Process Optimization and Biogas Generation |
| title_short | Anaerobic Co-digestion of Palm Oil Sludge, Cassava Peels, Cow Dung and Ground Eggshells: Process Optimization and Biogas Generation |
| title_sort | anaerobic co digestion of palm oil sludge cassava peels cow dung and ground eggshells process optimization and biogas generation |
| topic | anaerobic digestion, biogas, co-digestion, crop waste, environmental pollution, environmental sustainability, organic wastes |
| url | https://neptjournal.com/upload-images/(15)D-1639.pdf |
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