Original scientific paper

BIOGAS UPGRADING PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NATURAL GAS SUBSTITUTE

Patricia Čekanova ; Technical University in Košice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Košice, Slovakia
Natalia Jasminska ; Technical University in Košice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Košice, Slovakia
Tomaš Brestovič ; Technical University in Košice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Košice, Slovakia
Eva Schvarzbacherova ; Technical University in Košice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Košice, Slovakia

Abstract

Biogas from anaerobic digestion of biological wastes is a renewable energy resource. It has been used to provide heat, shaft power and electricity. Typical biogas contains 50-65% methane (CH4), 30-45% carbon dioxide (CO2), moisture and traces of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). Presence of CO2 and H2S in biogas affects engine performance adversely. Reducing CO2 and H2S content will significantly improve quality of biogas. In this work, a method for biogas scrubbing and CH4 enrichment is presented. Chemical adsorption of H2S and chemical absorption of CO2 by in a biomethane unit was experimentally investigated.

Keywords

Biogas; CO2 and H2S reducing; CH4 enrichment

Hrčak ID:

69232

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/69232

Publication date:

9.6.2011.

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