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Anaerobic Gas Lift Reactor (AGR): A High Rate Biomethanation Technology for the Generation of Biogas for CHP Applications and Bio-Manure from Organic Wastes

Implementing Organization

Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)

About

The invention is based on efficient high rate anaerobic digester known as ANAEROBIC GAS LIFT REACTOR (AGR) for the generation of biogas and bio manure from organic solid waste. In the high rate anaerobic digestion systems, maintenance of all the important parameters such as pH, F/M Ratio, C/N Ratio, temperature, inlet slurry concentration etc., is essential apart from gentle mixing of the slurry for efficient organic matter degradation and enhanced methane rich biogas. Therefore, the core design of AGR is based on mixing of slurry in the reactor without the external mechanical mixer and centered on liquid and gaseous hydrodynamics through pressure management across the digester. This technology is superior in terms of biogas and bio manure production. The technology incorporates novel grit removal system and ammonia inhibition mechanism. Installation of biogas based plants for the treatment of organic wastes at waste generation sources based on "AGR" would ensure a cleaner environment.

Outcome / Output

Advanced high rate digester design (Two stage AD) , Ammonia/ sulfide inhibition control mechanism , Continuous mixing without mechanical equipment (pressure difference across the reactor used for mixing) , Three phase (solid/liquid/gas) separation mechanism , No scum formation , Smaller digester volume per unit weight of waste , Lower food print area , Scaled up to 10 tons/day (Design capacity available from 150 kg/day to 10,000 kg/day) , Semi-automatic plant operation , Higher methane/biogas yield , Generation of nutrient (NPK) rich fertilizer
Quick Information
Thrust Areas
Agricultural Sciences
Focus Area
Biogas Generation
Status
completed
Contact
director@iict.res.in
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