Valorization of pig carcasses through their transformation into biofuels and organic fertilizers
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FEFTS Specifications
Research project
for Clean energy supply (Energy production system)
Renewable energy source
Sewage treatment plant gas and biogases
Technology used
Biogas/biomethane production
Special type
Anaerobic digestion technologies
Energy produced
Chemical energy
Agricultural domain
Open-field agriculture, Livestock
Suitable for
Farmer, Energy generator, Industry
Applications
Energy provision (e.g. electricity)
Especially
Biogas/biomethane
Type of solution
Methodology, Complete solution
Details
Project`s acronym: LIFE+ VALPORC
Project funding type: EU
Project funding source: LIFE
Project coordinator: Asociacin de Defensa Sanitaria N 2 Comarcal Porcino
Coordinator location: Spain
Coordinator email / Contact form: ads@ads2porcino.com
Project status: Finished
Total budget: 1 986 312 EUR
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Additional info
The meat and bone meal (category 2) and glycerine obtained will be used as new substrates in biogas production in a co-digestion process with pig manure. The project will also seek to use animal fats from category 2 to produce second generation biodiesel. Finally, the project will produce an organic fertiliser from the digestate and acidic waste from the biodiesel production process.
Assessment
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General
This FEFTS contributes to improve the energy profiles of farming systems:Environmental
The application of this FEFTS directly reduces fossil energy use, in terms of:- Tractors and vehicles fuel consumption
- Tools and equipment fuel consumption
- Fertilizer reduction
Socioeconomic
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