Development of an artificial intelligence-based framework for biogas generation from a micro anaerobic digestion plant

Influence upon Biogas Production of the C/N Ratio and the Heavy Metal Incidence in the Manure Composition

“…It is to be noted that the amount and number of heavy metals found in organic matter should not be ignored during the anaerobic digestion process either. The uncontrolled use of animal manure with a high content of heavy metals as raw material in the production of biogas can lead to the inhibition of the anaerobic digestion process [59] (p. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14], affecting the production of biogas and methane [60] (p. 266-272). While a high concentration of heavy metals inhibits the process of anaerobic digestion, a lower concentration can generate the growth of microorganisms [61] (p. 100099).…”

“…Climate change is due to several, such as the intensive use of fossil energy resources in energy and transport, and energy waste [1] (p. [66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73][74][75]. But the large quantities of waste generated by the growing population and the mismanagement of waste of various types also have a contribution [2].…”

“…2 Another advantage of using the waste lies in the fact that it is widely distributed and ensures a low purchase price [10] (p. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Following some studies, it was concluded that reactors fueled with pig manure can generate up to 6.597.520 MWh/year [11] (p. 4933).…”