More efficient fertilisation in agriculture
Anaerobic Manure Digestion Array: Standardised small-scale biogas plants for the digestion of pig manure with integrated methane enrichment, digestate and wastewater treatment and N-recovery
The aim of the AManDA project is to develop a process to reduce methane-forming substances before they are spread on fields. In addition, the process should help to reduce the volume and weight of fertilisers while at the same time concentrating the nutrient content. Another aim is to treat process wastewater in order to prevent the possible eutrophication of receiving waters due to high nutrient inputs. The process developed could therefore help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural activities.
As part of the project, a modular technology for the treatment of farm manure is to be developed. This technology should enable agricultural and livestock farms to treat large quantities of manure efficiently and to derive both energy and material benefits from the resulting material flows.
Once the pilot plant has been successfully operated and the practical trials have been completed, the industrial partner is expected to develop a market-ready system and launch it on the market. The results of the project should lead to practical recommendations and generate both material and energy added value.
