Energy efficiency economics of conversion of biogas from the fermentation of sewage sludge to biomethane as a fuel for automotive vehicles

• Autorzy: Ciuła Józef , Gaska Krzysztof , Iljuczonek Łukasz , Generowicz Agnieszka , Koval Viktor

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.21307/ACEE-2019-029

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The paper presents the analysis of efficiency and energy economics potential applicability of biomethane as an alternative fuel for powering company owned motor vehicles and public transport vehicles produced by the conversion of surplus biogas generated in municipal sewage treatment plants. Biogas produced at municipal wastewater treatment plants in the process of anaerobic fermentation of sewage sludge is a source of renewable energy used for energy generation. Currently in Poland, the most commonly applied management method of biogas produced from sewage sludge involves the production of energy in a cogeneration system. Having in mind the condition of the natural environment, the search for alternative fuels for motor vehicles is underway. One of the types that can be used is biomethane, produced by the conversion of biogas produced in the fermentation process of organic wastes contained in sewage sludge. The biogas purified to contain about 95% of methane can be used in vehicles designed to burn gaseous fuel. In order to implement the conversion process of biogas to biomethane, it is necessary to work out a balance sheet of biogas produced at the sewage treatment plant, to study its chemical composition and to select the optimal technology to obtain high-energy gas fuel that meets required standards. In the course of the biogas conversion process, carbon dioxide is removed, which is regarded here as the so-called energy ballast. The technology used for powering motor vehicles by means of biomethane has been successfully implemented in many countries of the European Union. In view of environmental considerations, the proposed solution is generally supported because biomethane-powered engines have lower levels of emissions harmful to people and the environment.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

biogas; biomethane; biofuel; emission to the air; energy efficiency economics; sewage treatment plant; water scrubber; biogas treatment

PL

biogaz; biometan; biopaliwo; emisja do atmosfery; ekonomika efektywności energetycznej; oczyszczalnia ścieków; płuczka wodna; oczyszczanie biogazu

• Wydawca: Silesian University of Technology
• Czasopismo: Architecture Civil Engineering Environment
• Rocznik: 2019
• Tom: Vol. 12, no. 2
• Strony: 131--140
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 28 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Ciuła Józef

• PhD Eng.; Water Networks Company,W. Pola 22, 33-300 Nowy Sącz, Poland

autor

Gaska Krzysztof

• PhD Eng.; Institute of Water and Wastewater Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 18, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

autor

Iljuczonek Łukasz

• MSc Eng.; Water Networks Company,W. Pola 22, 33-300 NowySącz, Poland

autor

Generowicz Agnieszka

• PhD Eng.; Assoc. Prof.; Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24, 31-155 Cracow, Poland

autor

Koval Viktor

• Assoc.Prof.; Odessa Institute of Trade and Economics of Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics, Inglezi 6, 65070 Odessa, Ukraine

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Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa Nr 461252 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2020).