Targeted Waste Separation To Improve The Economic Viability Of Methane Harvesting
School Name
The Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Environmental Science
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
Landfill methane harvesting is the process through which methane released through anaerobic digestion is collected and put to use in energy production. The viability of this method is historically unpopular due to the low energy output. In order to improve the economic viability of methane harvesting, this study seeks to improve the energy output of landfill gas harvesting through separation of waste components into common groups. The waste group which is found experimentally to have the greatest potential for methane production which then be further sub-divided to determine which components specifically lead to increased efficiency.
Recommended Citation
Cantey, Jarett, "Targeted Waste Separation To Improve The Economic Viability Of Methane Harvesting" (2015). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 188.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2015/all/188
Start Date
4-11-2015 9:00 AM
End Date
4-11-2015 9:15 AM
Targeted Waste Separation To Improve The Economic Viability Of Methane Harvesting
Landfill methane harvesting is the process through which methane released through anaerobic digestion is collected and put to use in energy production. The viability of this method is historically unpopular due to the low energy output. In order to improve the economic viability of methane harvesting, this study seeks to improve the energy output of landfill gas harvesting through separation of waste components into common groups. The waste group which is found experimentally to have the greatest potential for methane production which then be further sub-divided to determine which components specifically lead to increased efficiency.
