GIS based planning of a biomethanation power plant in Assam, India

Brahma, Antara; Saikia, Kangkana; Hiloidhari, Moonmoon; Baruah, D.C.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2016.05.009

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“…With advances in geographical information system (GIS) tools, GIS has been used extensively to carry out in‐depth analyses of feedstock supply and logistics for biogas production around the world. It was applied to identify the most suitable biogas production locations and an optimized agricultural residues supply network, and to assess local biomass availability for distributed biogas production …”

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confidence: 99%

A GIS‐based spatial index of feedstock‐mixture availability for anaerobic co‐digestion of Mediterranean by‐products and agricultural residues

Valenti

Liao

Porto

2018

Biofuels Bioprod Bioref

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Biogas obtained from the anaerobic digestion of biomasses has increasingly been considered a feasible alternative to energy production from fossil fuel because of the possible advantages derived from both the reduction of the environmental burden and the reuse of by‐products and agricultural residues. Italy is the third largest biogas producer in the world after China and Germany, but the biogas sector in southern Italy, especially in Sicily, is still developing. The objective of this study was to contribute to the sustainable development of the biogas sector in Sicily by developing a method for the localization of geographical areas suitable for biogas production. First, a feedstock mixture found in previous research studies (which investigated several mixes of main agricultural residues and by‐products available in Sicily for the enhancement of biogas production in terms of methane content) was used to evaluate each feedstock territorial distribution in a study area. Then a GIS‐based model for the computation of a spatial index of feedstock‐mixture availability, ifm_a , was developed. The computed spatial index was applied on a GIS map to investigate the availability of the feedstock mixture in the area under study. The results of the territorial analyses obtained by applying the index showed the geographical areas suitable for the development of new biogas plants. The results of this study could be helpful in reducing the significant transport costs of each feedstock as well as the environmental impact of biogas production. In this regard, the results are in line with the policy priorities of the Europe 2020 strategy, which aims to valorize by‐products and agricultural residues through their reuse. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

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Section: State Of the Artmentioning

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A GIS‐based spatial index of feedstock‐mixture availability for anaerobic co‐digestion of Mediterranean by‐products and agricultural residues

Valenti

Liao

Porto

2018

Biofuels Bioprod Bioref

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“…The generation of electricity in rural areas through the methanization process is very promising in countries such as India where the availability of organic materials for obtaining biomass is very high and the degree of electrification has not yet been completed [17]. The current availability of electricity is insufficient for the industry and they have to use diesel generators to cover their needs.…”

Section: Geographic Information Systems: Applications For Energy Planmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, the population has to adjust their way of living with a minimum supply experiencing difficulties in their daily lives. The spatial availability of raw materials and their equivalent in methanization potential has been analysed, and registered through a GIS in [17], in order to spatially and geographically manage the information. Through the surveys carried out previously, 7 different types of raw materials for the generation of biogas are identified.…”

Section: Geographic Information Systems: Applications For Energy Planmentioning

confidence: 99%

Optimal Sizing and Location of Co-Digestion Power Plants in Spain through a GIS-Based Approach

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The promotion of the development of co-digestion power plants will be intensified in many European Union member states as the main target of the Union concerning energy generation is complete decarbonisation by 2050. This potential expansion prompts the need for optimal resources allocation according to several techno-economical parameters, highlighting energy costs, power infrastructures access, and social and environmental aspects and restrictions. In Spain, agricultural and livestock biogas production trough co-digestion power plants is still poorly deployed, although the EU Directive 2009/28/EU stipulates that energy from bio-fuels and bio-liquids should contribute to a reduction of at least 35% of greenhouse gas emissions in order to be taken into account, and many authors agree that biogas produced from energy crops and livestock waste fulfils this criterion. Moreover, biogas can be used to upgrade gas pipelines and may have other efficient thermal uses. In this paper, through a Geographical Information System approach, eight different co-digestion mixtures have been evaluated and the most profitable ones have been optimized for the Spanish Iberian Peninsula according to the geographical distribution of the resources. Furthermore, the best locations for co-digestion power plants siting have been calculated, minimizing transport costs and considering technical, environmental and social restrictions. In contrast with other studies, this proposed approach is focused on a holistic optimization. Results show that in Spain the most feasible co-digestion mixtures are based on slurry, glycerine and animal meals, and four areas arise with an outstanding energetic potential up to 208 MW exploitable in large electrical power plants, while 347 MW can be reserved for distributed generation based on this technology.

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“…Younes et al (2015) analyzed the potential of biogas generation from cattle manure at the province level in Iran and found that up to 3% of the natural gas consumption of the country could be replaced with biogas. Brahma et al (2016) identified the location, types and amounts of biomass energy sources based on minimum transport distance in order to feed an existing biogas plant in rural India. Other studies combined GIS with other tools such as costbenefit (CB) and multi criteria (MC) analysis to identify the economic potential of biogas production.…”

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Renewable energy recovery potential towards sustainable cattle manure management in Buenos Aires Province: Site selection based on GIS spatial analysis and statistics

Venier

Yabar

2017

Journal of Cleaner Production

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The rise in GHG emissions associated with the combustion of fossil fuels for electricity generation, coupled with energy security issues and the likely future scarcity of non-renewable resources, has called the attention to explore the potential of renewable and clean energy alternatives. Argentina has enjoyed a rapid economic growth after the 2002 financial crisis. However, this economic recovery has caused a huge increase in energy demand that already surpassed the domestic production capacity and pushed the country to import natural gas for electricity production. As a consequence, currently more than two thirds of electricity is generated from natural gas and other fossil fuels that are causing not only an increase in GHG emissions but other pollutants as well. Taking advantage of its stunning cattle sector, this research explores the potential of biogas production in Argentina using Buenos Aires province, the province with the largest inventory, as a case study. Through the use of GIS suitability analysis, the study first identifies the potential sites for the location of the biogas plants based on geographical, environmental and socioeconomic criteria. The study couples these findings with the selection and identification of optimal sites through the use of spatial statistical analysis and taking into account cattle farm size and economically feasible transportation distances. In this step, the study proposes three different scenarios that range from onsite plants for large-scale farms to centralized biogas plants for small-scale

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GIS based planning of a biomethanation power plant in Assam, India

Cited by 45 publications

References 29 publications

A GIS‐based spatial index of feedstock‐mixture availability for anaerobic co‐digestion of Mediterranean by‐products and agricultural residues

A GIS‐based spatial index of feedstock‐mixture availability for anaerobic co‐digestion of Mediterranean by‐products and agricultural residues

Optimal Sizing and Location of Co-Digestion Power Plants in Spain through a GIS-Based Approach

Renewable energy recovery potential towards sustainable cattle manure management in Buenos Aires Province: Site selection based on GIS spatial analysis and statistics

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