Anaerobic Digestion: Decision Support Software (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783639135671)

Animal wastes are a significant environmental concern in countries such as Ireland, where meat production activities are an important sector of the national economy. The purpose of this work is to develop a decision support system (DSS) for policy makers to evaluate technical, economic and environmental aspects of anaerobic digestion development in Ireland. The approach involves the production of a livestock and abattoir national database and the development of an algorithmic data- model which allows estimation of the biogas potential production in a given area. This algorithmic approach is supported by a technical, economic and environmental analysis of the technology. Part of the model is a site selection model that helps identify suitable areas for anaerobic digestion plants. The aim is the proposal of a successful method of animal waste management matched with biogas production for means of transport.

Author: Marco Poliafico
ISBN-10: 3639135679
ISBN-13: 9783639135671
Publisher: VDM Verlag
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2009
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d