SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANAEROBIC DIGESTION AND COLLECTION OF PRODUCTS

摘要

Described herein are methods and systems that can provide independent energy generation as well as systems for the generation of other useful products, such as chemicals. In addition, the systems and methods can provide ways of harnessing the potential of biomass feedstock to generate of multitude of products including green crude, biogas, electricity, heat, fatty acids, biodiesel, ammonia, and chemical products. In many cases, the systems and methods herein utilize anaerobic microorganisms, including aquatic and ruminant organisms, to digest material and create products.

主权项

1. A bioreactor system comprising:
a first module comprising a first plurality of anaerobic bacteria; and a second module comprising a second plurality of anaerobic bacteria; wherein an output of the first module is in communication with an input of the second module, and wherein the first plurality of anaerobic bacteria comprises a different mixture of anaerobic bacteria than the second plurality of anaerobic bacteria, and wherein the bioreactor system is configured to remove of volatile fatty acids from the first module and is configured to remove ammonia from the second module in order to maintain the pH of the bioreactor system between 5.9 and 8.5.