Coupling biogas recirculation with FeCl3 addition in anaerobic digestion system for simultaneous biogas upgrading, phosphorus conservation and sludge conditioning

Bioresource Technology
Tian YuanDuu-Jong Lee

Abstract

The high costs involved in sewage sludge treatment and disposal in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) not only bring about improper sludge disposal and thus environmental pollutions, but also limit the investment on construction of WWTPs, especially in rural areas or low-income regions. This comparative study examined the effect of biogas recirculation coupled with chemical addition in a semi-continuous anaerobic digester for sludge treatment, which was proven to achieve biogas upgrading, phosphorus conservation and sludge conditioning simultaneously, largely reducing the sludge treatment cost. Results show that FeCl3 addition coupling biogas recirculation can improve sludge dewaterability by 94% in comparison to 75% by equivalent MgCl2 addition, and 97% phosphorus in digestate can be conserved in solid with formation of vivianite-like crystals. Biogas recirculation can enhance CH4 yield and content by 13% and 11%, respectively, likely attributable to the increased relative abundances of both hydrogenotrophic Methanomicrobiales and acetoclastic Methanosarcinales.

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