ZDHYDRO Development of an Integrated Zero Discharge Model for Sewage Sludge to Enhanced Hydrogen Production
Implementing Organization
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Principal Investigator
Prof. Makarand Madhao Ghangrekar
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr. Brajesh Kumar Dubey
IIT, Kharagpur, West Bengal
Project Overview
Hydrogen is expected to be a significant green energy source in India, with an estimated 81 million USD hydrogen industry by 2025. However, electrolysis is not economically viable compared to other renewable energy sources. Biomass-based hydrogen production from sewage sludge can be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative. The proposed Integrated Zero Discharge Model (DMPI) aims to develop an integrated pre-treatment system, protocols for enriched inocula, improve H2 production efficiency, optimize the process, demonstrate the model at a pilot-scale, and evaluate the economic and environmental sustainability of hydrogen recovery from sewage sludge. This project will reduce hydrogen production costs, increase hydrogen yield, and promote a zero-waste policy. The project will also benefit IIT Kharagpur and Denmark, promoting green energy transition and knowledge exchange.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
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