Common Assumptions About Anaerobic Digestion

Critical considerations for anaerobic digestion projects

In the field of industrial wastewater treatment, anaerobic digestion is a powerful process that transforms waste into valuable by-products. Most notably, it produces renewable energy in the form of biogas, which can be used to fuel operations, cogenerate electricity, or even be sold. Another valuable by-product of the process is digestate, which can be used in agricultural and horticultural applications, as well as a foundation for bioplastics and other products.

However, several common assumptions about waste-to-energy processes can lead to misunderstandings and inefficiencies. Before investing in an anaerobic digester, it’s important to explore and debunk some of these assumptions, both pro and con.