Effects of key operational parameters on biohydrogen production via anaerobic fermentation in a sequencing batch reactor |
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Authors: | Won S G Lau A K |
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Institution: | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3 |
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Abstract: | In this study, a series of tests were conducted in a 6 L anaerobic sequencing batch reactor (ASBR) to investigate the effect of pH, hydraulic retention time (HRT) and organic loading rate on biohydrogen production at 28 °C. Sucrose was used as the main substrate to mimic carbohydrate-rich wastewater and inoculum was prepared from anaerobic digested sludge without pretreatment. The reactor was operated initially with nitrogen sparging to form anaerobic condition. Results showed that methanogens were effectively suppressed. The optimum pH value would vary depending on the HRT. Maximum hydrogen production rate and yield of 3.04 L H2/L reactor d and 2.16 mol H2/mol hexose respectively were achieved at pH 4.5, HRT 30 h, and OLR 11.0 kg/m3 d. Two relationships involving the propionic acid/acetic acid ratio and ethanol/acetic acid ratio were derived from the analysis of the metabolites of fermentation. Ethanol/acetic acid ratio of 1.25 was found to be a threshold value for higher hydrogen production. |
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Keywords: | Biohydrogen Sequencing batch reactor Hydraulic retention time pH Metabolites |
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