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| Author(s): |
Weriskiney Araújo Almeida
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | São Carlos. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC/SBD) |
| Defense date: | 2015-02-10 |
| Examining board members: |
José Alberto Domingues Rodrigues;
Luiz Olinto Monteggia;
Edson Luiz Silva
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| Advisor: | José Alberto Domingues Rodrigues |
| Abstract | |
This study assessed the feasibility of an anaerobic sequencing batch and fed-batch biofilm reactor (AnSBBR) with agitation treating vinasse for biomethane production. Applied volumetric organic load, feed strategy and temperature were the variables of interest. The liquid medium in the reactor was 3 L, and the treated volume was 1 L per cicle, with a residual of 2 L. Time cycle length was 8 h, with feeding time of 10 min for batch and 240 min for fed-batch. After the Preliminary Condition, Conditions 01 to 08 in batch (30°C), Condition 09 in fed-batch (30°C) and Condition 10 in batch (45°C) were carried. For the increase of organic load from 1,0 to 10,0 gCOD.L-1.d-1 a rise in methane productivity was observed. Maximum reached molar productivity was 123,4 molCH4.m-3.d-1, being 2767 mL-STPCH4.L-1.d-1 in volume. In regard to the yield of produced methane by consumed organic matter, the maximum was 13,8 mmolCH4.gCOD-1 (88% of the theoretical value), with applied volumetric organic load of 7,50 gCOD.L-1.d-1. Methane yield and productivity were lower in fed-batch than in batch operation (MPr = 102,5 molCH4.m-3.d-1, VPr = 2296,9 mL-STPCH4.L-1.d-1 and YM-CH4/DQO = 11,8 mmolCH4.gCOD-1, 76% of the theoretical), as well as for 45°C (MPr = 35 molCH4.m-3.d-1 and YM-CH4/DQO = 7,1 mmolCH4.gCOD-1). In general, parameters of the kinetic first-order model presented a tendency of increase with organic load and, for the fed-batch operation, values were similar to batch. The volatile acids distribution in batch and fed-batch conditions were mainly of acetic, propionic and butiric acids and for the temperature of 45°C propionic acid prevail. Vinasse showed to have an energy profit potential for applied organic loads until 10,0 gDQO.L-1.d-1 and concentration until 10000 mgCOD.L-1, which is approximately one third of the in natura concentration. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 13/23366-0 - Effect of feeding strategy and temperature on methane production in a stirred AnSBBR reactor treating vinasse |
| Grantee: | Weriskiney Araújo Almeida |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |