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The effect of organic load and feed strategy on biohydrogen production in an AnSBBR treating glycerin-based wastewater

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Author(s):
Lovato, G. [1] ; Bravo, I. S. Moncayo [1] ; Ratusznei, S. M. [2] ; Rodrigues, J. A. D. [2] ; Zaiat, M. [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo SHS EESC USP, Sao Carlos Sch Engn, Hydraul & Sanitat Dept, BR-13566590 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Maua Inst Technol EEM IMT, Maua Sch Engn, BR-09580900 Sao Caetano do Sul, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Environmental Management; v. 154, p. 128-137, MAY 1 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 14
Abstract

An anaerobic sequencing batch biofilm reactor (AnSBBR) with recirculation of the liquid phase (at 30 degrees C with 3.5 L of working volume and treating 1.5 L per cycle) treating pure glycerin-based wastewater was applied to biohydrogen production. The applied volumetric organic load (AVOL) ranged from 7.7 to 17.1 kgCOD m(-3) d(-1), combining different influent concentrations (3000, 4000 and 5000 mgCOD L-1) and cycle lengths (4 and 3 h). The feed strategy used was to maintain the feeding time equal to half of the cycle time. The increase in the influent concentration and the decrease in cycle length improved the molar yield and molar productivity of hydrogen. The highest productivity (100.8 molH(2) m(-3) d(-1)) and highest yield of hydrogen per load removed (20.0 molH(2) kgCOD(-1)) were reached when the reactor operated with an AVOL of 17.1 kgCOD m(-3) d(-1), with 68% of H-2 and only 3% of CH4 in its biogas. It was also found that pretreatment of the sludge/inoculum does not influence the productivity/yield of the process and the use of crude industrial glycerin-based wastewater in relation to the pure glycerol-based wastewater substantially decreased the production and composition of the hydrogen produced. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/07692-8 - Co-digestion of glycerin and whey in AnSBBR for biohydrogen and biomethane production
Grantee:Giovanna Lovato
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate