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Influence of Valorization of Sewage Sludge on Energy Consumption in the Drying Process

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  • Ewa Siedlecka

    (Faculty of Infrastructure and Environment, Czestochowa University of Technology, Brzeźnicka St. 60a, 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland)

  • Jarosław Siedlecki

    (Department of Mathematics, Czestochowa University of Technology, Armii Krajowej St. 21, 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland)

Abstract

Valorization of digested sewage sludge generated in a medium-sized sewage treatment plant and the effect of valorization on energy consumption during sludge drying used for energy recovery are presented. Anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge reduces dry matter content compared to raw sludge. This lowers its calorific value leading to the lower interest of consumers in using it as fuel. The aim of the study was to valorize digested sewage sludge prior to drying with high-energy waste with low moisture content. The procedure led to the reduction in moisture content by about 50% in the substrate supplied for solidification and drying. The calorific value of digested sewage sludge increased by 50–80%, and the energy consumption of the drying process decreased by about 50%. Physical and chemical properties of sewage sludge and moisture content of substrates and mixtures after valorization were determined. The heat of combustion of valorized sewage sludge mixtures, their elemental composition, and ash content is investigated. Their calorific value in the analytical and working states of 10% H 2 O was calculated. The highest calorific value was obtained for the mixture of sewage sludge valorized with waste plastics or combined with wood dust, averaging 23 MJ/kg. A mathematical approximation of sewage sludge valorization is presented.

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  • Ewa Siedlecka & Jarosław Siedlecki, 2021. "Influence of Valorization of Sewage Sludge on Energy Consumption in the Drying Process," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(15), pages 1-19, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:15:p:4511-:d:601817
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