A novel process for anaerobic composting of municipal solid waste

A novel process has been developed and evaluated in a pilot-scale program for conversion of the biodegradable fraction of municipal solid waste (MSW) to methane via anaerobic composting. The sequential batch anaerobic composting (SEBAC) process employs leachate management to provide organisms, moist...

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Published in:	Applied biochemistry and biotechnology Vol. 28-29; no. 1; pp. 421 - 432
Main Authors:	CHYNOWETH, D. P, BOSCH, G, EARLE, J. F. K, LEGRAND, R, KEXIN LIU
Format:	Conference Proceeding Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Heidelberg Springer 1991
Subjects:	Anaerobiosis Biodegradation, Environmental Biological and medical sciences Biological treatment of sewage sludges and wastes Biotechnology Carbon Dioxide - metabolism Environment and pollution Florida Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Industrial applications and implications. Economical aspects Methane - metabolism Refuse Disposal - methods Urban Population Florida
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Summary:	A novel process has been developed and evaluated in a pilot-scale program for conversion of the biodegradable fraction of municipal solid waste (MSW) to methane via anaerobic composting. The sequential batch anaerobic composting (SEBAC) process employs leachate management to provide organisms, moisture, and nutrients required for rapid conversion of MSW and removal of inhibitory fermentation products during start-up. The biodegradable organic materials are converted to methane and carbon dioxide in 21-42 d, rather than the years required in landfills.
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ISSN:	0273-2289 1559-0291
DOI:	10.1007/BF02922622