Factors affecting the application of anaerobic digestion in waste treatment

3 Factors affecting the application of anaerobic digestion in waste treatment 

Co-digestion or co-treatment refers to the digestion of a mixture of two or more types of waste. The practice can provide the following benefits (Akunna, Abdullahi, Stewart, 2007 Hartmann, Angelidaki, Ahring, 2003)  

In essence, co-digestion can lead to greater process stability and improved economic gains. 

Irrespective of the technology adopted, the performance of an effectively operated anaerobic digestion system treating is similar to values shown in Table 19.4. 

Biogas can be used directly in an appropriate gas boiler for heating or can be burned in an engine to produce combined heat and power (CHP). In CHP units. 

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