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Energy Production from Agro-Wastes: Comparative Studies for Wine Vinasse and Pig Slurry

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Sustainable Development with Renewable Energy (ICEER 2023)

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Portuguese agriculture holds significant importance in the country's culture and economy. While it has embraced advanced production methods, waste management remains a challenge. However, agro-wastes offer a promising solution through anaerobic digestion, contributing to waste reduction and promoting sustainable practices. This study focuses on the energy potential of two specific agro-wastes: wine vinasse (WV) and pig slurry (PS). The results indicate that both residues can be effectively utilized for biogas production. WV demonstrated a specific methane production (SMP) of 1.03 NL-CH4/g-VS, while PS showed an SMP of 0.57 NL-CH4/g-VS. When converted into electrical energy, these findings translate into energy production potentials of 3.00 kWh/kg-VS and 1.52 kWh/kg-VS for WV and PS. Alternatively, direct burning of the biogas for heating purposes can generate 7.04 and 3.56 kWh/kg-VS for WV and PS, respectively. Although the energy generated may not fulfill the entire industry's demand, it significantly reduces dependence on fossil fuels. This green and sustainable alternative offers cost savings and effective management of agro-waste. By harnessing the energy potential of WV and PS, industries can make strides toward a more environmentally friendly and economically viable future.

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  1. CIEPQPF—Chemical Engineering Processes and Forest Products Research Center, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

    Andreia D. Santos, Rosa M. Quinta-Ferreira & Luís M. Castro

  2. Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra Institute of Engineering, Rua Pedro Nunes—Quinta da Nora, 3030-199, Coimbra, Portugal

    Andreia D. Santos & Luís M. Castro

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Santos, A.D., Quinta-Ferreira, R.M., Castro, L.M. (2024). Energy Production from Agro-Wastes: Comparative Studies for Wine Vinasse and Pig Slurry. In: Caetano, N.S. (eds) Sustainable Development with Renewable Energy. ICEER 2023. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54394-4_6

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