Anaerobic Digestion of Yam Peel for Biogas Production: A Kinetic Study

Authors

  • Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
  • Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Anaerobic digestion; Yam peel; Biogas production; Kinetics models

Abstract

The main aim of this study was to evaluate the kinetics of anaerobic digestion of yam peels (YP). 200 ml of water was mixed with 400 g of dried and shredded yam peels and put into 1 L digester. Digestion was carried out for a hydraulic retention time of 15 days.

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Published

2021-06-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Section

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