LCS-FY2014-PP-08
Methane Production from Biomass Wastes by Anaerobic Fermentation (Vol. 2):
Reaction Engineering Approach towards the Rational Design
Summary
Reports on methane fermentation from the biomass waste based on the chemical reaction engineering methodology have been very few because of the complexity of reaction mechanism composed of parallel and consecutive reaction steps such as disintegration, hydrolysis, acidogenesis, acetogenesis and methanogenesis.
We have completed the first stage of the process simulation work by utilizing the Anaerobic Digestion Model No.1（ADM1） proposed by IWA（International Water Association） in 2002 as well as the popular numerical solver and just started the 2nd stage by utilizing advanced numerical solver. This will realize more scientific approach of the process design rationalization in near future.