Anaerobic Digestion - Making Biogas - Making Energy - The Earthscan Expert Guide

This book describes, in simple, easy to read language the 5 common systems of Anaerobic Digestion; how they work, the impact of scale, the basic requirements, their costs and financial implications, and how to get involved in this promising green industry.

List of contents

1. Introduction to Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas 2. A History of Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas 3. Digestor Feedstock/Substrate 4. Anaerobic Digestion Plant Types and Processes 5. Inputs and Outputs 6. Plant Scale 7. Anaerobic Digestion Plant Economics 8. Legislation, Permits and Regulations 9. Anaerobic Digestion and Local Communities 10. The Market for Digestate 11. Case Studies 12. Anaerobic Digestion around the World Glossary. Metric to Imperial Conversion Table. Sources of Further Information

About the author

Tim Pullen is a consultant at WeatherWorks Ltd, a company he established himself in 2004. WeatherWorks provides advice and guidance on sustainable building and renewable energy solutions to self-builders, developers and housing associations. In 1975, Tim built his own AD plant at his then home in Kent, using slurry from a neighbouring pig farm, igniting a passion that continues to this day. Tim is also an eco-expert for Homebuilding & Renovating magazine and has published books on sustainable building.

Summary

This book describes, in simple, easy to read language the 5 common systems of Anaerobic Digestion; how they work, the impact of scale, the basic requirements, their costs and financial implications, and how to get involved in this promising green industry.

Product details

• Authors: Tim Pullen, Tim (Weatherworks Pullen, Pullen Tim
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367606145
• ISBN: 978-0-367-60614-5
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Earthscan Expert
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Climate Change, NATURE / Ecology, ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / Electrical, Energy Efficiency, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Environmental policy & protocols, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Environmental policy and protocols, Civil engineering, surveying and building