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PhD Thesis - Energy Systems Research Unit - University of Strathclyde

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6.1.3 Use <strong>of</strong> Biogas<br />

Various options are available for the use <strong>of</strong> the biogas produced. The<br />

algorithms described are shown graphically in Figure 6.3.<br />

1. Keep as a low or medium heating value biogas<br />

The biogas production rate is calculated using Equation 6.4 (applying the partial<br />

production factor as necessary), which calculates the rate <strong>of</strong> production <strong>of</strong><br />

biogas by measuring its energy content (kW). If this gas is to be put into<br />

storage, the electricity required to do this is calculated using,<br />

Electricity Required (kW) = Biogas x Elec (6.7)<br />

GasDensity<br />

Where Biogas = Biogas production rate (kg/hr)<br />

Elec = Electricity to compress or liquefy biogas (kWh/Nm 3 )<br />

GasDensity = Density <strong>of</strong> biogas (kg/Nm 3 ).<br />

2. Separate the hydrogen and methane components<br />

The composition <strong>of</strong> the biogas produced from a specific process and feedstock is<br />

generally quoted as the percentage, by volume, <strong>of</strong> specific important gases in the<br />

total mixture. The amount <strong>of</strong> a specified gas in the mixture is, therefore,<br />

calculated using Equation 6.8, and the electricity required to put either or both<br />

gases into storage, if required, is calculated using Equation 6.9. The partial<br />

production factor is applied as necessary.<br />

Specified Gas = Biogas x Percentage x LHV (6.8)<br />

Production Rate (kW) GasDensity x 100 x 3610.3<br />

Electricity Required (kW) = Biogas x Percentage x Elec (6.9)<br />

GasDensity x 100<br />

Where Biogas = Biogas production rate (kg/hr)<br />

Percentage = Percentage <strong>of</strong> specified gas in mixture (by volume)<br />

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