aerobic digestion system generates 10,000 m3 (353,150 standard ft3) of biogas per day. The produced biogas is to be used in an engine generator for generating electricity for wastewater treatment plant operations. How much electricity can be generated from the biogas? Answer:

aerobic digestion system generates 10,000 m3 (353,150 standard ft3) of biogas per day. The produced biogas is to be used in an engine generator for generating electricity for wastewater treatment plant operations. How much electricity can be generated from the biogas? Answer:

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Chapter3: Fossil Fuel Resources And Use

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An anaerobic digestion system generates 10,000 m3 (353,150 standard ft3) of biogas per day. The produced biogas is to be used in an engine generator for generating electricity for wastewater treatment plant operations. How much electricity can be generated from the biogas?

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21,795 kWh/day.

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