Co-digestion of sewage sludge and organic fraction of municipal solid waste. A comparison between laboratory and technical scales

Abstract

The effect of adding of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMWS) on the anaerobic digestion of municipal sewage sludge (SS) has been examined. Research on a laboratory scale showed that the 75:25 ratio by volume of SS to OFMWS is the recommended limiting value which ensures effective co-fermentation and intensification of biogas production. Biogas production on the technical scale was significantly lower in comparison to that on the laboratory scale which could be the result of lower digester loads in the technical environment.