The Potential of Biogas Production with Co-Digestion between Food Waste and Cow Dung

Authors

  • Nisa Pakvilai Environmental Science Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathumthani 13180, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48048/tis.2021.1410

Keywords:

Biogas production, Food waste, Cow dung, Anaerobic digestion, Co-digestion

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze the potential of biogas production with co-digestion between food waste and cow dung. The experiment research was batched with small scale and scale up with semi-continuous, temperature was operated within 35 - 37 °C. The suitable condition for biogas production between food waste and cow dung was presented with 75:25 (T1). 55 mL of the biogas potential was obtained which is considered as small scale. Thus, the scale up was presented in 75:25 (T1) ratio. In term of scale up the biogas obtained from the production is 650 ml which is higher than small scale. The scale up reactor of biogas production was 100 liters. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) was reduced from 30,000 to 5,000 - 7,000 mL L-1. The efficiency of COD was obtained 76.67 - 83.3 %, respectively. In term of total solid, it was decreased from 19,000 to 16,500 mL L-1. Initial VFA was presented 4,000 mL L-1, and final was presented 3,800 mL L-1, respectively. However, the biogas production from food waste and cow dung can enhance the performance of municipal solid waste and alternative energy production. Finally, the finding of co-digestion in biogas production system suggested utilization in household and communities.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Food waste is the major waste in household, and it has high potential for energy production
  • Co-digestion in biogas production system that suggested utilization in household and communities
  • The biogas production from food waste and cow dung can enhance the performance of municipal solid waste and alternative energy production

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2021-12-15