Abstract
Unmanaged pollutants from organic farm, industrial, and municipal wastes degrade in the environment, and methane emitted from their decomposition may contribute to global climate change. Under modern environmental regulations, these wastes are becomming difficult to dispose of using traditional means. One waste management system, anaerobic digestion or AD, provides not only pollution preventionbut can also convert a disposal problem into a new profit center. This report summarizes the current status of AD as a key technology that allows for both waste reduction and recovery of a fuel and other valuable co-products, and AD possibilities for the future.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Energy Business Technology Sourcebook |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 19th World Energy Engineering Congress, 6-8 November 1996, Atlanta, Georgia |
| Pages | Cha 3: 21-26 |
| State | Published - 1997 |
Bibliographical note
Work performed by Lusk Resource Development AssociatesNREL Publication Number
- NREL/CH-580-24371
