project - Research and innovation
DIGESMART PROJECT: DIGEState from MAnure REcycling Technologies
DIGESMART PROJECT: DIGEState from MAnure REcycling Technologies
Contexte
Although biogas production is efficient at reducing agricultural emission by converting the biomass into electricity and thermal energy, or biomethane, its major weakness is that it produces a digestate with a high concentration of nutrientes (Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, among others) and a high volume. This means that large agricultural areas are required for the application of the fermentation residues (because of nitrates regulation). In this project it is developed a new process to minimize spreading digestate, proposing innovative solutions to produce green fertilizers with stripping technology and an optional module of solar drying.
Objectives
The general objective of the project is the complete valorization of agricultural waste through
recycling digestate into green fertilizers. The specific objectives are:
1. To evaluate the regulatory context and energy costs relevant to the project.
2. To test the digestate treatment solution at farm level.
3. To evaluate and compare the green fertilizer production system with existing technologies.
4. To develop the Life Cycle Analysis of the whole process.
5. To validate the solution developed and replicate it.
6. To facilitate the transfer of the results to European farmers.
Objectives
The general objective of the project is the complete valorization of agricultural waste through
recycling digestate into green fertilizers. The specific objectives are:
1. To evaluate the regulatory context and energy costs relevant to the project.
2. To test the digestate treatment solution at farm level.
3. To evaluate and compare the green fertilizer production system with existing technologies.
4. To develop the Life Cycle Analysis of the whole process.
5. To validate the solution developed and replicate it.
6. To facilitate the transfer of the results to European farmers.
Activities
First market implementation of digesmart solution which includes stripping and solar evaporator, and green fertilizers production. Mentioned fertilizers are tested in agriculturla plots at pilot scale. Evaluation of the solution developed (stripping, and, optionally, solar evaporator, for small to medium-size biogas plants) and business model after the implementation. Dissemination activities among stakeholders in Belgium, Italy and Spain.
Activities
First market implementation of digesmart solution which includes stripping and solar evaporator, and green fertilizers production. Mentioned fertilizers are tested in agriculturla plots at pilot scale. Evaluation of the solution developed (stripping, and, optionally, solar evaporator, for small to medium-size biogas plants) and business model after the implementation. Dissemination activities among stakeholders in Belgium, Italy and Spain.
Project details
- Main funding source
- Other EU research and development funds
- Project acronym
- DIGESMART
- Agricultural sectors
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- Crops (generic)
- Livestock (generic)
Emplacement
- Main geographical location
- BELGIQUE-BELGIË
1 Practice Abstracts
First market implementation of digesmart solution (in Belgium) and green fertilizers production. Mentioned fertilizers are tested in agricultural plots at pilot scale. Evaluation of the solution (stripping, and, optionally, solar evaporator) and business model after the implementation. Dissemination activities among stakeholders in Belgium, Italy and Spain.
First market implementation of digesmart solution (in Belgium) and green fertilizers production. Mentioned fertilizers are tested in agricultural plots at pilot scale. Evaluation of the solution (stripping, and, optionally, solar evaporator) and business model after the implementation. Dissemination activities among stakeholders in Belgium, Italy and Spain.
Contacts
JONATHAN DE MEY (BIOGAS-E)
Project coordinator
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Project coordinator
Project partners
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DETRICON
Project partner
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AINIA
Project partner
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DEIAFA-UNITO
Project partner
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SATA
Project partner
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BIOGAS-E
Project partner