Anaerobic Digestion: Decision Support Software

Animal wastes are a significant environmental
concern in countries such as Ireland, where meat
production activities are an important sector of the
national economy. The purpose of this work is to
develop a decision support system (DSS) for policy
makers to evaluate technical, economic and
environmental aspects of anaerobic digestion
development in Ireland. The approach involves the
production of a livestock and abattoir national
database and the development of an algorithmic data-
model which allows estimation of the biogas potential
production in a given area. This algorithmic
approach is supported by a technical, economic and
environmental analysis of the technology. Part of
the model is a site selection model that helps
identify suitable areas for anaerobic
digestion plants. The aim is the proposal of a
successful method of animal waste management matched
with biogas production for means of transport.

Autorentext

Marco Poliafico is a consultant in the renewable energy and environmental sector. Following his studies in Italy, Marco worked in Ireland, Ecuador and the UK, devoting his professional life to making a contribution towards a better and greener world.

Klappentext

Animal wastes are a significant environmental concern in countries such as Ireland, where meatproduction activities are an important sector of the national economy. The purpose of this work is to develop a decision support system (DSS) for policy makers to evaluate technical, economic and environmental aspects of anaerobic digestion development in Ireland. The approach involves the production of a livestock and abattoir nationaldatabase and the development of an algorithmic data-model which allows estimation of the biogas potentialproduction in a given area. This algorithmic approach is supported by a technical, economic and environmental analysis of the technology. Part of the model is a site selection model that helps identify suitable areas for anaerobicdigestion plants. The aim is the proposal of a successful method of animal waste management matched with biogas production for means of transport.