Question: Design two ( 2 ) equal - volume mesophilic anaerobic digesters. Amount of sludge: 3 0 , 0 0 0 GPD % solids: 4 .

Design two (2) equal-volume mesophilic anaerobic digesters.
Amount of sludge: 30,000 GPD
% solids: 4.5%(80% primary and 20% WAS)
78% VS ?? TS
Average raw sludge temperature =70F
Digester temperature: )=(98F
The final product is Class B biosolids (38% VSR).
24-day SRT
Digester volume Safety factor =1.1
Completely mixed pancake-type tank
Cone bottom (Use Cone Depth: Radius =1:4)
Use 14ft3 Biogas Volume/lb. VSR
Boiler efficiency =80%
Heat requirement Safety factor =1.45
Heat loss =1BTUhr.1000ft3
Final dewatered biosolids TS =28%
Dewatering system operation: 5 days/week.; 50 wks./year
Biosolids Hauling cost =$80? ton
a) Digester volume (ft3, Apply safety factor)
b) Dimension of digester in ft.(Diameter, Sidewall depth, Cone depth)
c) Organic loading load (Ib. VS/ft ?3? day)
d) Daily biogas generation (ft3? day)
e) Heat generation from generated biogas (MMBtu/day)
f) Total Heating requirement (BTU/hr., Apply safety factor)
g) Final dewatered biosolids amount (Ib./day)
h) Annual hauling cost estimation ($/year)
Design two ( 2 ) equal - volume mesophilic

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