The construction, operation, and feasibility of an anaerobic digestion plant are discussed. All aspects of the anaerobic digestion process are examined and its ability to produce and sell fertilizer and various forms of energy are evaluated. It has been determined that the facility can generate revenues of around 10 million dollars annually from fertilizer sales with a two percent market capture. Energy sales will surpass that of fertilizer sales, although the regulations and methods for delivery have yet to be studied.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Rapp, Daniel Jay

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Energy

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05A029I

Keyword

• Sustainability
• Renewable energy sources

Advisor

• Tryggvason, Gretar

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2020-12-29