Question

what external supplements for example nitrogen moisture nutrients) are used to sustain methane production in the Rapid city South Dakota landfill?

Answer 1

• The project included cycling of methanogenesis process by addition of specific external factors that would enhance the methanogenesis process.
• Methane may be produced by anerobic digestion of food waste and varies in quantity and quality of food waste along with the moisture content, microelement levels.
• Organic materials include: South Dakota Rapid city regional compost, which includes-
• Yard waste compost (their largest volume).
• 50% MSW compost/50% yard waste compost blended.
• 50% bio-solids (from their waste water plant) /50% yard waste compost blended.