Wet Biomass Treatment

Energy and Sanitation System Concepts

Doctoral thesis (2024)

Authors

M.D.R. Recalde Moreno Del Rocio Energy Technology - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Energy Technology (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2024 M.D.R. Recalde Moreno Del Rocio
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4233/uuid:e508869c-25b6-41b1-b8f0-1b51a4180717
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Published Date

2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Process and Energy

Research Group

Energy Technology

Abstract

The global market for the wastewater treatment industry has been compelled to devise new concepts due to several factors. Currently, approximately 80% of untreated wastewater is discharged worldwide. The conventional technology for municipal solid waste treatment, which has been in use for over a century, is only partially effective in terms of effluent quality and energy balance. The highly flammable CH4 gas emitted from municipal solid waste landfills impacts the chemical composition of the atmosphere, potentially affecting the Earth. Thus, new concepts for wastewater treatment should address multiple social challenges related to energy and sanitation technologies. A well–implemented wastewater treatment system not only contributes to mankind wellbeing, which results in more effective population planning, but also ensures the optimal utilization of environmental resources.....