crs report 07 22 2010
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Anaerobic DigestionAnaerobic Digestion
Summary & Comments Summary & Comments on 2010 CRS Reporton 2010 CRS Report
J. Robert Paterek, Ph.D.
Bioenergy Science & Eco-engineering
July 2010
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Anaerobic Digestion – CRS Report
Prepared byKelsi
BracmortAnalyst in Agricultural
Conservation and Natural Resource Policy
Prepared for Members of US Congress
and Committees
Submitted on January 4,
2010
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1. Development of clean energy sources
2. Reduction of greenhouse gas emission
Congressional Concerns Addressed by Report
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GoalsGoals
• Capture methane released from conventional manure handling
• Potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Produce clean renewable energy
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• encourage anaerobic digestion development• encourage anaerobic digestion development
• count captured methane as carbon offset• count captured methane as carbon offset
• consider additional financing options• consider additional financing options
CRS Report’s Mission to CongressCRS Report’s Mission to Congress
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Partnership Agreement (MOU) between USDA Partnership Agreement (MOU) between USDA and the Innovative Center U.S. Dairy and the Innovative Center U.S. Dairy
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Anaerobic Digestion
Natural biological process which happens when bacteria breakdown organic material in environments with no oxygen present.
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Anaerobic Lagoon
Completely Mixed Tank Reactor
Plug Flow Digester on
Common Digesters Used Common Digesters Used by Farmers and Industryby Farmers and Industry
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Dairies
Feedlots
Poultry
Swine
Manure SourcesManure Sources
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Meat Products and Renderings
Bakeries and Food Preparation
Cheese and Dairy Products
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Co-Digestion ResidualsCo-Digestion Residuals
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