Life cycle assessment of biogas infrastructure options on a regional scale

作者: Tim Patterson , Sandra Esteves , Richard Dinsdale , Alan Guwy

DOI: 10.1016/J.BIORTECH.2011.04.063

关键词: EngineeringWaste managementEnvironmental engineeringEnvironmental impact assessmentBiofuelGlobal warmingBioenergyRenewable energyBiogasLife-cycle assessmentMethaneRenewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentWaste Management and DisposalBioengineeringGeneral Medicine

摘要: A life cycle assessment has been completed of potential biogas infrastructures on a regional scale. Centralised and distributed were considered along with end uses Combined Heat Power (CHP) injection to the gas grid for either transport fuel or domestic heating uses. Damage orientated (endpoint) impact method identified that CHP 80% heat utilisation had least environmental impact, followed by use. Utilisation purposes via was found perform less well. 32% difference in transportation requirement between centralised have relatively small effect overall impact. Global warming impacts significantly affected changes methane emissions at upgrading stage, highlighting importance minimising operational losses.

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