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Biogas Upgrading Technology: Conventional Processes and Emerging Solutions Analysis

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  • Matteo Galloni

    (Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica ed Industriale, Università degli Studi di Brescia, Via Branze 38, 25123 Brescia, Italy)

  • Gioele Di Marcoberardino

    (Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica ed Industriale, Università degli Studi di Brescia, Via Branze 38, 25123 Brescia, Italy)

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate a variety of approaches to the conversion of biomass, with a particular emphasis on employing anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading systems. An analysis of the existing technologies is performed, with a focus on highlighting the benefits and downsides of each alternative. In order to assess the effects of nitrogen and oxygen in the biogas on the cryogenic distillation process, an investigation is being carried out. The findings suggest that the presence of these two chemical species in the biogas necessitates the final condensation of methane in order to separate them from one another. In conclusion, a qualitative economic analysis is carried out in order to ascertain the most cost-effective strategy that can be implemented in a typical Italian installation. According to the assumptions that were used, membrane separation is the solution that offers the most cost-effectiveness.

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  • Matteo Galloni & Gioele Di Marcoberardino, 2024. "Biogas Upgrading Technology: Conventional Processes and Emerging Solutions Analysis," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(12), pages 1-29, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:12:p:2907-:d:1414020
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