Power Generation From Landfill Gas And Biogas
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Biogas and landfill gas are gases made up of the same mixture of components, but in different amounts and from different sources.
Biogas is the main product resulting from the transformation process of organic foods, carried out in large facilities called anaerobic digesters. Its composition contains less pollutants than landfill gas: 50-70% methane.
On the other hand, Landfill gas is a byproduct of the decomposition of organic matter that occurs in a sanitary landfill (garbage dump). Its composition has between 40-60% methane.
Biogas
Controlled fermentation of biomass:
- Wastewater treatment plant (waste gas)
- Agricultural waste
- Harvests for energy generation
- Industrial waste (food industry)
Landfill gas to energy
Biodegradable waste converted by microorganisms into gas:
- A long-term uncontrollable process
- Uncontrollable biomass
Learn about the biogas generation process
1. Gas Gathering
Gas gathering is done through vertical wells and/or horizontal drains. These wells are connected by a common pipeline system that collects the gas and transports it to a nearby compression facility.
2. Biogas Treatment
In the compression plant, landfill gas is filtered, dehydrated, and pressurized.
3. Power Generation
The gas is piped to an electric generation plant, where it is used as fuel to generate energy.