Landfills are facilities designed for the disposal of solid waste and landfill management to insure their safe and efficient operation is of great importance to everyone. There are many types of landfills: Municipal Solid Waste…
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Techno Economic Analysis in Bioeconomic Projects
Techno-economic analysis (TEA) is an important tool in evaluating the feasibility and viability of bio-economic projects. The following are some of the key reasons why TEA is crucial in bio-economic projects: Assesses the Feasibility: TEA…
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CO2 Utilization: The Future of Hydrocarbon Fuels
Carbon dioxide (C02), is a colorless and odorless gas that occurs in nature and serves as a source of carbon for photosynthesis in all plants and crops. CO2 utilization’ refers to its use at concentrations…
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Decentralized Organics to Energy with Containerized Anaerobic Digestion
Decentralized Organics to Energy with Containerized Anaerobic Digestion by John Forcier, P.E., Lee Enterprises Consulting Most trash and recycled waste materials are being processed on a regional basis to maximize the economy of scale. There…
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Collection of Landfill Gas or Biogas
Biogas results from the metabolic activity of microorganisms on organic matter. It is created in the biological processes in sewage treatment plants, waste landfills, and livestock manure management systems. Landfill gas is a type of…
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Biotechnology in Renewable Energy
Biotechnology plays a vital role in the development of renewable energy sources. Biotechnology can help to produce biofuels, a renewable source of energy. These biofuels are derived from plant-based materials such as corn, sugarcane, and…
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Hydrogen Applications
Hydrogen applications and uses are many and varied. As countries and companies move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean energy, hydrogen is increasingly the solution of choice. Green hydrogen from renewable sources…
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Catalyst Experts
What do catalyst experts or catalyst consultants do? First, let’s define “catalyst”. A catalyst is a material that is added to a chemical or biological process to improve the yield of a desired product. Since…
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Circular v. Linear Economy
What is a circular economy? How is it different from a linear economy? Why is the distinction important? A circular economy is one in which we attempt to minimize waste and make the most of our…
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Wastewater Plant Energy Balance
Wastewater treatment plants are significant energy consumers, with energy input being the electricity, fuel, and chemicals required for plant operation, and energy output being biogas, heat, and electricity produced by the plant. If the energy…
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