Design and Optimization of Biogas Energy Systems (eBook)

Design and Optimization of Biogas Energy Systems presents an overview on planning, implementing, assessing and optimizing biogas systems, from fuel conversion to power generation. The book introduces the fundamental elements of bioenergy systems, highlighting the specificities of biogas systems. It discusses the current state of their adoption at a global level and the challenges faced by designers and operators. Methods for sizing, simulating and modeling are discussed, including prefeasibility analysis, available production processes, integration into hybrid energy systems, and the application of Big Data analysis and game theory concepts. All chapters include real-life examples and exercises to illustrate the topics being covered.

The book goes beyond theory to offer practical knowledge of methods to reach solutions to key challenges in the field. This is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners and graduate students interested in developing smart, reliable and sustainable biogas technologies.

• Provides an applied approach to biogas systems, from technology fundamentals, to economic and environmental assessment
• Explores control methods and reliability prediction of each system component, including modeling and simulation with HOMER and MATLAB
• Discusses the use of Big Data analysis, numerical methods, and Game Theory for plant assessment

Prashant Baredar is a professor and head in Energy Department, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, India. He achieved his Ph.D. degree in Hybrid Energy System from Rajiv Gandhi Technological University Bhopal. Dr. Baredar has 20 years' experience in Mechanical Engineering. He is on the editorial board of many international journals. He has successfully organized five national seminars and conferences on Energy topic and delivered 25 expert lectures & invited talks. He has guided 6 PhD thesis and 42 M.Tech thesis. He has published one patent on reconfigurable mechanism for wind turbine blade. Dr. Baredar has published 102 research papers in national/international Journals and at conferences, and contributed to the books entitled Basic Mechanical Engineering, Practical Journal of Basic Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy sources and Practical Journal of Basic Civil Engineering& Engineering Mechanics. He has done consultancy projects on 'Investment Grade Energy Audit of Rajgarh Collectorate Building' and 'Solution to reducing bearing temperature in hydro turbine in Indira Sagar Hydro Power', a number of high level research projects funded by State and Central government are to his credit and is working on the 'Sensitivity analysis and optimisation of hybrid system of solar, wind and biomass (Rs.4, 52,000)' project funded by Madhya Pradesh Council of Science & Technology Bhopal, India.

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Design and Optimization of Biogas Energy Systems presents an overview on planning, implementing, assessing and optimizing biogas systems, from fuel conversion to power generation. The book introduces the fundamental elements of bioenergy systems, highlighting the specificities of biogas systems. It discusses the current state of their adoption at a global level and the challenges faced by designers and operators. Methods for sizing, simulating and modeling are discussed, including prefeasibility analysis, available production processes, integration into hybrid energy systems, and the application of Big Data analysis and game theory concepts. All chapters include real-life examples and exercises to illustrate the topics being covered. The book goes beyond theory to offer practical knowledge of methods to reach solutions to key challenges in the field. This is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners and graduate students interested in developing smart, reliable and sustainable biogas technologies. Provides an applied approach to biogas systems, from technology fundamentals, to economic and environmental assessment Explores control methods and reliability prediction of each system component, including modeling and simulation with HOMER and MATLAB Discusses the use of Big Data analysis, numerical methods, and Game Theory for plant assessment