Optimizing anaerobic digestion performance with silo-shaped reactor configurations

Mixing and Transport

“…The digester tank shape is an important component to optimizing digestion process efficiency when building new systems. (Whitlock et al, 2016). Whitlock et al (2016) analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of various digester shapes based on digester performance, efficiency, mixing energy, reliability, maintenance and construction costs.…”

“…(Whitlock et al, 2016). Whitlock et al (2016) analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of various digester shapes based on digester performance, efficiency, mixing energy, reliability, maintenance and construction costs. The evaluation is primarily focused on pancake, silo-shape with conical and shallow-sloped bottom, and egg-shape digesters, and emphasizes the advantages of the egg-shaped and silo-shaped reactors.…”

“…The evaluation is primarily focused on pancake, silo-shape with conical and shallow-sloped bottom, and egg-shape digesters, and emphasizes the advantages of the egg-shaped and silo-shaped reactors. Whitlock et al (2016) evaluation utilizes two approaches: comparison of digester operation and technical factors, and comparison of digester conceptual costs. Both comparisons were developed for a 2.5 MG anaerobic digester (Whitlock et al, 2016).…”

“…Whitlock et al (2016) evaluation utilizes two approaches: comparison of digester operation and technical factors, and comparison of digester conceptual costs. Both comparisons were developed for a 2.5 MG anaerobic digester (Whitlock et al, 2016). The operation and technical factors for each digester shape are assigned a score based on 1 to 4 scale that compares the factor efficiency relative to other shapes (Whitlock et al, 2016).…”

“…Both comparisons were developed for a 2.5 MG anaerobic digester (Whitlock et al, 2016). The operation and technical factors for each digester shape are assigned a score based on 1 to 4 scale that compares the factor efficiency relative to other shapes (Whitlock et al, 2016).…”