Energy and emission benefits of chicken manure biogas production: a case study

Studies on the production of biogas of different organic materials in an anaerobic environment are being carried out all over the world. The most important parameters in these researches can be listed as raw material potential, production processes, economic analyses, and environmental effects. Chicken manure is one of the raw materials used in biogas production. In this study, in addition to the analysis of biogas and energy production potential from chicken manure, greenhouse gas emissions were analyzed to evaluate environmental effects. In Turkey, chicken manure is not adequately processed and causes environmental pollution. The model biogas plant and potential energy generation were researched in this field study. The pilot plant produces 8.58 million m(3) of biogas per year by processing about 110 thousand tons of waste. It produces 17 GWh/year of electricity and 16 GWh/year of thermal energy, as well as reducing CO2 greenhouse gas emissions by 13.86 thousand tons/year.

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Studies on biogas production from different organic materials in anaerobic conditions are conducted worldwide, with key parameters including raw material potential, production processes, economic analysis, and environmental impacts. Chicken manure is a significant raw material in biogas production, with research showing the potential for producing 8.58 million m(3) of biogas annually from processing about 110,000 tons of waste. This process also generates 17 GWh/year of electricity, 16 GWh/year of thermal energy, and reduces CO2 emissions by 13.86 thousand tons/year.