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ArticleBMC biotechnology2024

High-performance internal circulation anaerobic granular sludge reactor for cattle slaughterhouse wastewater treatment and simultaneous biogas production.

Mohamed Saad Hellal, Hala M El-Kamah, Hala Salah Doma

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Article in BMC biotechnology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Mohamed Saad HellalWater Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Behooth St, Dokki, Cairo, P.O. Box 12622, Egypt. mohammed_saadh@yahoo.com.ORCID 0000-0003-1887-6951
Hala M El-KamahWater Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Behooth St, Dokki, Cairo, P.O. Box 12622, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0001-5228-842X
Hala Salah DomaWater Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Behooth St, Dokki, Cairo, P.O. Box 12622, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0002-0581-210X

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Abstract

This research investigates the efficacy of a high-performance pilot-scale Internal Circulation Anaerobic Reactor inoculated with Granular Sludge (ICAGSR) for treating cattle slaughterhouse wastewater while concurrently generating biogas. The primary objective is to assess the efficiency and performance of ICAGSR in terms of organic pollutant removal and biogas production using granular anaerobic sludge. The research methodology entails operating the ICAGSR system under ambient conditions and systematically varying key parameters, including different Hydraulic Retention Times (HRTs) (24, 12, and 8 h) and Organic Loading Rates (OLRs) (3.3, 6.14, and 12.83 kg COD/m³. d). The study focuses on evaluating pollutants' removal and biogas production rates. Results reveal that the ICAGSR system achieves exceptional removal efficiency for organic pollutants, with Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) removal exceeding 74%, 67%, and 68% at HRTs of 24, 12, and 8 h, respectively. Furthermore, the system demonstrates stable and sustainable biogas production, maintaining average methane contents of 80%, 76%, and 72% throughout the experimental period. The successful operation of the ICAGSR system underscores its potential as a viable technology for treating cattle slaughterhouse wastewater and generating renewable biogas. In conclusion, this study contributes to wastewater treatment and renewable energy production by providing a comprehensive analysis of the ICAGSR system's hydrodynamic properties. The research enhances our understanding of the system's performance optimization under varying conditions, emphasizing the benefits of utilizing ICAGSR reactors with granular sludge as an effective and sustainable approach. Identifying current gaps, future research directions aim to further refine and broaden the application of ICAGSR technology in wastewater treatment and renewable energy initiatives.

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AbattoirsBiofuelsBioreactorsSewageWastewaterAnaerobiosisAnimalsBiological Oxygen Demand AnalysisCattleMethaneWaste Disposal, FluidBiofuelsMethaneSewageWastewaterAnaerobic digestionBiogasGranular sludgeInternal circulationMethaneSlaughterhouse wastewaterTreatment

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PMCPMC11080252

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