Method and apparatus for enhancing methane production

Details Method and apparatus for enhancing methane production Method and apparatus for enhancing methane production

1996-02-14

1997-12-09

McCarthy, Neil

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Treatment by living organism

210610, 210631, 210747, 405129, B09B 300, C02K 328

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056956410

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for increasing the anaerobic activity in a landfill in order to boost methane production by injecting ammonia to thereby reduce residual oxygen levels, provide a rich source of nitrogen nutrient for the anaerobic microbe population and increase the pH. The ammonia may be injected via dedicated injection wells or via extraction wells that are temporarily used as injection wells. The ammonia may be injected in any form, diluted by a non-oxidizing carrier gas or may alternatively be introduced in aqueous form.

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