Algorithms for Optimizing Energy Consumption for Fermentation Processes in Biogas Production

Autor: Grzegorz Rybak, Edward Kozłowski, Krzysztof Król, Tomasz Rymarczyk, Agnieszka Sulimierska, Artur Dmowski, Piotr Bednarczuk
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 16, Iss 24, p 7972 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en16247972
Popis: Problems related to reducing energy consumption constitute an important basis for scientific research worldwide. A proposal to use various renewable energy sources, including creating a biogas plant, is emphasized in the introduction of this article. However, the indicated solutions require continuous monitoring and control to maximise the installations’ effectiveness. The authors took up the challenge of developing a computer solution to reduce the costs of maintaining technological process monitoring systems. Concept diagrams of a metrological system using multi-sensor techniques containing humidity, temperature and pressure sensors coupled with Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) sensors were presented. This approach allows for effective monitoring of the anaerobic fermentation process. The possibility of reducing the energy consumed during installation operation was proposed, which resulted in the development of algorithms for determining alarm states, which are the basis for controlling the frequency of technological process measurements. Implementing the idea required the preparation of measurement infrastructure and an analytical engine based on AI techniques, including an expert system and developed algorithms. Numerous time-consuming studies and experiments have confirmed reduced energy consumption, which can be successfully used in biogas production.
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