Design of a two-stage multi-state experimental biogas reactor

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Stampfli, John J.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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Ian W. Hunter and N. Catherine Hogan.
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Abstract
Anaerobic digestion is a process that breaks down waste and other feed materials and produces biogas. A biogas reactor, or anaerobic digester, is designed to conduct anaerobic digestion in a closed environment and to collect the produced biogas. This is an important field of study because biogas is a renewable energy source. If it can be produced more efficiently, it may become a feasible alternative source of green energy. This thesis outlines the design of a lab-scale experimental reactor with a large range of functionality. The design permits many different environmental conditions, allowing anaerobic digestion to be thoroughly studied with one setup.
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Thesis: S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, May, 2020
 
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 23-25).
 
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2020
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https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/127871
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Mechanical Engineering.
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