Comparative Analysis of Biogas Estimation Models versus <i>In-Situ</i>Measurement in a Landfill Site in the State of Mexico, Mexico
Comparative Analysis of Biogas Estimation Models versus <i>In-Situ</i>Measurement in a Landfill Site in the State of Mexico, Mexico作者机构：Universidad Autónoma Chapingo Chapingo México Instituto Politécnico Nacional Mexico City Mexico
出 版 物：《Journal of Environmental Protection》 (环境保护（英文）)
年 卷 期：2017年第8卷第12期
页 面：1460-1473页
学科分类：1002[医学-临床医学] 100214[医学-肿瘤学] 10[医学]
主 题：Biogas Methane Landfill Gas Estimation Models
摘 要：This paper shows a comparative analysis of theoretical model for biogas estimations in landfill sites in order to determine reliability, accuracy and efficiency by comparing results with actual data obtained in-situ. The model from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Mexican model were selected to estimate biogas generation in a landfill site located in the State of Mexico, Mexico with 36 wells. Both models are based on a first order equation for degradation of organic matter assuming that the biogas generation reaches its maximum after a period of time and then biogas generation decreases exponentially while the organic fraction of waste is consumed. Measurement in-situ, using a landfill gas analyser (GA5000), resulted in values of percentage concentration of landfill gas (CH4, CO2 and O2) with an average Frequency of 35.44 Hz (1/s) and emissions of methane of 3355.99 m3/hr in contrast with 4885.74 m3/hr from EPA model and 6780.56 m3/hr from Mexican model. The experiment evidenced significant variations in estimations versus actual measurements. Authors discuss the aspects and parameters that cause such variations in order to provide a comprehensive analysis which will help decision makers to base waste management strategies in Mexico on reliable data.
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