[Digestion] Mixing in digesters?

[frank]

Katahdin Energy Works wrote:

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>Can the pH be used to control the CO2 given off?....depends on the microbe
>strain, I think?
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>Higher pH to keep the CO2 in solution , perhaps adjusting at the end?  to
>reduce the CO2 in 
>the out gas. Good question; really haven't adjusted the pH levels to account
>for CO2; we are mostly seeking to shorten the digestion cycle so we can
>process more manure with a smaller tank faster; and to increase gas yields.
>We are trying to sell the CO2 to a greenhouse or it is just scrubbed out. ?
>Are you going for REC's?
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I am thinking if CO2 in with the methane is a problem (?) that it could 
be removed by capture in a caustic solution like a Conway Diffusion, or 
(perhaps) removed using Teflon tubing, or perhaps adjusting the pH of 
the solution. Is ammonia  a problem in the gas?

I work in a lab and have set up  an anaerobic digester that will capture 
and measure the methane, CO2 and ammonia in the gas. We want to 
formulate the right mix to produce the cleanest gas.



>>Hope this helps.
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>It helps a lot as I am on a steep learning curve.
>And the top of Mt Katahdin is my favorite place on Earth.
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>It is nice; and the trail has been improved. Really haven't be up it, in
>years. Thanks for reminding me!
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Its been years for me too - I would be a little slower now. I did the 
Northern section of the AMT back in the late 60's. and climbed Mt 
Katahdin several more time since.





>Thanks
>Frank
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>>Frank J. Heller, MPA
>>KATAHDIN ENERGY WORKS
>>12 Belmont St.
>>Brunswick, ME 04011-3004
>>207.729.6090
>>http://mysite.verizon.net/fjheller/
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