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CO2 capture and bioconversion to biogas in an anaerobic system using an UASB reactor

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CO2 capture and bioconversion to biogas in an anaerobic system using an UASB reactor

Alimahmoodi, Mahmood (2004) CO2 capture and bioconversion to biogas in an anaerobic system using an UASB reactor. Masters thesis, Concordia University.

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Carbon dioxide is the most dominant component of greenhouse gases and its increasing level in the atmosphere has been of growing concern for many years. There have been many methods to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the form of CO 2 capture and storage, for example, through its injection into underground waters, saline waters or aquifers in which, CO 2 is transferred from one place to another. However, with these approaches there is always the risk of CO 2 release to the environment. In this research, a new method for capture and conversion of carbon dioxide in an anaerobic system with an UASB (Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket) reactor (1 L working volume) at 35{493}C is developed. Acetic acid and mixed VFAs (Volatile Fatty Acids) were tested as sources of hydrogen. The system performance was evaluated based on CO 2 and COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) removals. Values of 68.7%-85.78% were obtained for CO 2 removal and the overall efficiency values were above 50% for loading rates up to 25 gCOD/L.d with a high methane content (>70%) in the biogas. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)

Divisions:Concordia University > Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science > Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Item Type:Thesis (Masters)
Authors:Alimahmoodi, Mahmood
Pagination:xvii, 129 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm.
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:M.A. Sc.
Program:Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Date:2004
Thesis Supervisor(s):Mulligan, Catherine
Identification Number:TP 359 B48A55 2004
ID Code:7946
Deposited By: Concordia University Library
Deposited On:18 Aug 2011 18:11
Last Modified:13 Jul 2020 20:02
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