Design of a Biogas Power Plant That Uses Olive Tree Pruning and Olive Kernels in Achaia, Western Greece

Efstathios Papachristopoulos, Evangelos Tsiaras, Vagelis G. Papadakis and Frank A. Coutelieris ()
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Efstathios Papachristopoulos: Department of Sustainable Agriculture, University of Patras, 30100 Agrinio, Greece
Evangelos Tsiaras: Department of Sustainable Agriculture, University of Patras, 30100 Agrinio, Greece
Vagelis G. Papadakis: Department of Civil Engineering, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
Frank A. Coutelieris: Department of Sustainable Agriculture, University of Patras, 30100 Agrinio, Greece

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-14

Abstract: In Greece, agricultural residues form a significant part of available biomass resources. This study focuses on exploring energy production potential from olive tree pruning and kernels via anaerobic digestion in the Achaia region of Western Greece. It aims to address environmental challenges by analyzing anaerobic digestion of these residues. The study evaluates qualitative and quantitative attributes, including composition analysis and energy content assessment. Detailed design considerations for an anaerobic digestion system tailored for these residues are presented, laying the groundwork for practical implementation. By integrating scientific analysis with engineering principles, this research aims to optimize anaerobic digestion systems for a more sustainable agricultural landscape in Greece.

Keywords: agricultural residues; residues; anaerobic digestion; biogas; olive kernel wastes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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