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Energy use of biogas from algal biomass for a clean environment: techno-environmental-economic impacts (2019-2.1.13-TÉT_IN-2020-00061)
Project ID: 2019-2.1.13-TÉT_IN-2020-00061
Project description:
The project will focus on the production of biogas from algae biomass in natural waters and its usability. In the fermentation experiments carried out by the Indian partner, the biogas production of algae will be investigated not only on its own but also in combination with other co-substrates (industrial sludge, cattle manure). Our research involves year-round monitoring of selected lakes in India, documenting seasonal variations in water characteristics and biomass yield. The mass and biomass parameters of the collected biomass relevant for biogas production will be systematically determined and compared. On this basis, recommendations will be made on the algae species that can be considered optimal for biogas production. Life-cycle analysis and biogas quantity/quality data will be used to determine the role of algal biomethanisation in reducing greenhouse gases. The amount of electricity generated from the cogeneration of biogas is calculated using typical domestic plant specificities and simulation studies. The results of our Hungarian PTG tests are presented in a flowchart, followed by a cost-benefit and investment analysis using model, statistical and operational analyses to assess the competitiveness of electricity conversion under which conditions. The economic and environmental impacts of electricity conversion for propulsion purposes will then also be examined (through a cost-costing exercise, investment analysis and LCA analysis). Finally, a comparative analysis between electricity storage with PTG and electricity utilisation for propulsion purposes will be carried out, taking into account both environmental and economic aspects. The targeted three-year experimental interval is both necessary and sufficient for a reliable assessment of the different feedstocks and technologies and for a sufficient number of replications and complex evaluation of the experiments.
Project duration: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2023
Total project cost: 76 352 648 HUF
Total eligible costs of University of Pannonia: 10 118 057 HUF
Professional leader: Dr. Pintér Gábor
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Project manager: Horváth Róbert
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