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Operating Procedures for Efficient Anaerobic Digester Operation

Author Affiliations

  • 1Jain R & D, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, Jalgaon 425 001, INDIA
  • 2School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon 425 001, INDIA
  • 3Jain R & D, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, Jalgaon 425 001, INDIA
  • 4Jain R & D, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, Jalgaon 425 001, INDIA

Res. J. Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sci., Volume 1, Issue (2), Pages 12-15, March,24 (2013)

Abstract

Ignorance or unknown fear of handling anaerobic digester should be removed first for its successful operation. While thebiochemical reactions inside the digester are complex, concurrent and if not regulated, they become counterproductiveresulting into souring or shut down of the digester. For this purpose, detailed procedure is given by focusing underlyingprincipals which regulate biogas output. Finally, factors affecting digester performance are summarize so that maximumoutput of biogas could be generated, leaving little BOD/COD in the effluent to be used as organic manure without defyingthe norms set by State Pollution Control Board. For the sake of completeness, method of ORP estimation is given, since itsnarrow and critical range determines success or failure of anaerobic digestion.

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