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Generation of electrical energy from biomass fermentation

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DE19515669A1
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Abstract

A process for generating electrical energy by fermentation of biomass has the bio-gases produced during the process removed, conditioned and then passed to a fuel cell. The processing entails removal of sulphurous compounds and interfering gases, followed by enrichment of the methane content. The humidity is also reduced. Heat energy created in the heat cell is passed back to the fermenter and also to the steam reformer. The residue from the fermenter has the humidity reduced by the heat from the fuel cell and/or the reformer. The liquid product of the fermenter is conditioned in the form of an alcohol.

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In der Bundesrepublik Deutschland sind seit einigen Jahren neben traditionellen Faultürmen von Kläranlagen und landwirtschaftlichen Biogasanlagen auch Biogasanlagen zur Vergärung von festen kommunalen Abfällen entstanden.In the Federal Republic of Germany, in addition to traditional Digestion towers from sewage treatment plants and agricultural biogas plants too Biogas plants for the fermentation of solid municipal waste were created.

Über die energetische Nutzung des anfallenden Biogases hat man sich bisher nur im konventionellen Rahmen Gedanken gemacht. Die Verbrennung und Verstromung des Biogases in Blockheizkraftwerken mithilfe von Gasmotoren oder Gasturbinen sind heute das Mittel der Wahl.So far, only the energy use of the resulting biogas has been discussed conventional framework thought. The combustion and power generation of the Biogases in combined heat and power plants using gas engines or gas turbines today the means of choice.

Im vorliegenden Konzept sollen der Wirkungsgrad der Verstromung erhöht und die Emissionen dieser Energiekonvertierung reduziert werden. Um diese Ziele zu erreichen, wird eine Brennstoffzelle zur elektrochemischen Energiewandlung eingesetzt.In the present concept, the efficiency of electricity generation should increase and the Emissions of this energy conversion can be reduced. To achieve these goals achieve a fuel cell for electrochemical energy conversion used.

Allgemeiner Stand der Entwicklung heuteGeneral state of development today

Mittlerweile gibt es eine Vielzahl von Biogasanlagenanbietern, deren Ziel es ist, öffentliche Deponieflächen und Müllverbrennungsanlagen durch Vergärung von Müll zu entlasten (Scherer, P.A., Stand der Technik zur Vergärung fester Abfallstoffe, Umweltaspekte, Prinzipien Varianten. AbfallwirtschaftsJournal 6, S. 385-410, 1994).There are now a large number of biogas plant providers whose aim is to public landfill areas and waste incineration plants through fermentation of waste to relieve (Scherer, P.A., state of the art for fermentation of solid waste materials, environmental aspects, Principles variants. Waste Management Journal 6, pp. 385-410, 1994).

Stand der Entwicklung in den Kommunen ist jedoch meist die Müllreduzierung durch Kompostierung (Scherer, P.A., Abfallrecycling mittels Kompostierung - ein kurzer Überblick. AbfallwirtschaftsJournal 5, S. 909-916, 1993).The state of development in the municipalities, however, is mostly waste reduction Composting (Scherer, P.A., waste recycling using composting - a brief overview. Waste Management Journal 5, pp. 909-916, 1993).

Diese hat neben einer negativen energetischen Bilanz den Nachteil, daß sie durch die nur sehr aufwendig zu beseitigende Geruchsbelästigung sowie aus Hygienebedenken Akzeptanzprobleme in der Bevölkerung erzeugt.In addition to a negative energy balance, this has the disadvantage that it is affected by the odor nuisance that is very difficult to remove and from hygiene concerns Problems of acceptance created in the population.

Das Wertstoffpotential des Kompostes und das Energiepotential des entstehenden Biogases wird häufig unterbewertet.The potential value of the compost and the energy potential of the resulting Biogas is often undervalued.

Vorteile der Erfindung im Vergleich zu bisherigen VerfahrenAdvantages of the invention compared to previous methods Elektrischer WirkungsgradElectrical efficiency

Der elektrische Wirkungsgrad von Gasmotoren und Gasturbinen liegt derzeit zwischen 18 und 32%.The electrical efficiency of gas engines and gas turbines is currently between 18 and 32%.

Der elektrische Wirkungsgrad von Brennstoffzellen liegt zwischen 40% und 60% je nach Brennstoffzellensystem.The electrical efficiency of fuel cells is between 40% and 60% each according to the fuel cell system.

Der Unterschied zwischen den Systemen ist durch den unterschiedlichen Umwandlungsprozeß bedingt. Für Verbrennungsprozesse ist es der Carnot-Prozeß und für Brennstoffzellen ein elektrochemischer Prozeß. Der Unterschied wirkt sich besonders bei kleineren Leistungsgrößen aus, da dort eine aufwendige Energieumwandlung unter Ausnutzung der Abwärme bei Verbrennungsprozessen unwirtschaftlich ist.The difference between the systems is due to the different Conversion process conditional. For combustion processes, it is the Carnot process and an electrochemical process for fuel cells. The difference works especially with smaller power sizes, because there is a complex Energy conversion using waste heat in combustion processes is uneconomical.

Besonderes Augenmerk ist darauf zu richten, daß der elektrochemische Prozeß nahezu (ab einer bestimmten Mindestleistungsgröße, die von der Brennstoffzellenart abhängig ist) leistungsunabhängig einen hohen Wirkungsgrad liefert, sich also geradezu für eine Vergärungsanlage, d. h. für den mikrobiellen Abbau, von biogen organischen Stoffen mit kleiner und mittlerer Leistung anbietet. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the electrochemical process almost (from a certain minimum output size, which depends on the fuel cell type depends on performance) delivers a high degree of efficiency regardless of performance downright for a fermentation plant, d. H. for microbial degradation, from biogenic offers organic substances with small and medium performance.  

EmissionenEmissions

Neben der günstigeren Energiebilanz, die ja auch ein Kohlendioxid-Einsparpotential mit sich bringt, lohnt es sich, auch die Emissionsseite zu betrachten. Wegen der hohen Anforderungen an die Reinheit des Brennstoffs und aufgrund der brennstoffzellenspezifischen Umsetzung in elektrische Energie liegen auch die NOx, SO₂ und CO-Emissionswerte um Größenordnungen (ca. Faktor 100) niedriger als bei den Verbrennungsprozessen (Leo J. M. J. Blomen & Michael N. Mugerwa, Fuel cell systems, 1993, S. 181ff.).In addition to the cheaper energy balance, which also has the potential to save carbon dioxide, it is also worth considering the emissions side. Due to the high demands on the purity of the fuel and due to the fuel cell-specific conversion into electrical energy, the NO x , SO₂ and CO emission values are orders of magnitude (approx. Factor 100) lower than in the combustion processes (Leo JMJ Blomen & Michael N. Mugerwa , Fuel cell systems, 1993, pp. 181ff.).

Da Brennstoffzellen außer Gebläsen und Pumpen keine bewegenden Teile enthalten und anders als bei Kolbenmaschinen keine Schwingungen und Explosionen auftreten, sind sie leiser als die herkömmliche Technik. Notwendige Lärmschutzmaßnahmen entfallen.Because fuel cells contain no moving parts apart from blowers and pumps and unlike piston machines, no vibrations and explosions occur, they are quieter than conventional technology. Necessary noise protection measures omitted.

Gerade diese Kriterien, gekoppelt mit der geruchs- und keimarmen Vergärung und ihrem geringeren Platzbedarf im Vergleich zur Kompostierung, sollten in der Lage sein, die Akzeptanz für eine dezentrale Bioabfallverwertung in der "Nachbarschaft" zu erhöhen.These criteria, coupled with low-odor and low-germ fermentation and Their smaller footprint compared to composting should be able to be the acceptance for decentralized bio-waste recycling in the "neighborhood" increase.

Wartung und BetriebskostenMaintenance and operating costs

Der Wartungsaufwand und die Betriebskosten sind aufgrund des Fehlens bewegter Teile und der Modulbauweise der Anlage geringer.The maintenance effort and operating costs are more moving due to the lack Parts and the modular design of the system are lower.

VerfügarkeitAvailability

Die Modulbauweise hat den Vorteil, daß für eine Wartung die Anlage nicht stillgelegt werden muß, sondern die defekten Teile (z. B. verbrauchte Elektroden) sukzessive ausgetauscht werden können. Für die sichere Energieversorgung erübrigt sich damit eine redundante Auslegung.The modular design has the advantage that the system is not shut down for maintenance must, but the defective parts (e.g. used electrodes) successively can be exchanged. This eliminates the need for a secure energy supply a redundant design.

Die Verfügbarkeit liegt über 98%.The availability is over 98%.

VerfahrensbeschreibungProcess description

Vergärbare Biomasse in Form von Reststoffen verschiedenster Art (z. B. Klärschlamm, Gülle, landwirtschaftliche, industrielle, kommunale Abfälle) wird in einer Vergärungsanlage unter anaeroben, meso- oder thermophilen Bedingungen mikrobiell umgesetzt.Fermentable biomass in the form of various types of residues (e.g. Sewage sludge, liquid manure, agricultural, industrial, municipal waste) is in one Fermentation plant under anaerobic, meso- or thermophilic conditions microbial implemented.

Das dabei anfallende Biogas wird einer Gaskonditionierung zugeführt, die die notwendigen Voraussetzungen für die nachfolgende interne oder externe Reformierung (je nach Brennstoffzellentyp) schafft.The resulting biogas is fed to a gas conditioning system that necessary requirements for the subsequent internal or external Reforming (depending on the fuel cell type) creates.

Die Gaskonditionierung kann die Abtrennung von Störstoffen, die Entfernung von Störgasen, eine Reduzierung der Feuchte sowie eine Anreicherung des Methangehalts umfassen.Gas conditioning can remove contaminants, remove them Interfering gases, a reduction in moisture and an enrichment of the Include methane content.

Eine eventuelle Speicherung des Biogases mit Pufferfunktion kann je nach Verfahrensart des Biogasreaktors vorgesehen werden.A possible storage of the biogas with buffer function can depend on Process type of the biogas reactor can be provided.

Das in einem endothermen Prozeß (Steam-Reforming) zu Wasserstoff umgewandelte Biogas wird in der Brennstoffzelle elektrochemisch verstromt. Die dafür notwendige Energie wird unter anderem einem Teilstrom des Biogases entnommen.That converted to hydrogen in an endothermic process (steam reforming) Biogas is converted into electricity in the fuel cell. The necessary Energy is taken from a partial stream of the biogas, among other things.

Die im Brennstoffzellenprozeß entstehende Wärme wird über einen Sekundärkreislauf oder auch direkt der Biogasanlage zur Erhaltung ihrer Arbeitstemperatur zugeführt.The heat generated in the fuel cell process is generated via a secondary circuit or also fed directly to the biogas plant to maintain its working temperature.

Je nach Brennstoffzellentyp dient die Abwärme der Brennstoffzelle auch der Vorheizung des zu reformierenden Biogases. Depending on the fuel cell type, the waste heat from the fuel cell also serves Preheat the biogas to be reformed.  

Die Abwärme aus Brennstoffzelle oder Reformer kann sowohl in der Biogasanlage als auch zur Trocknung des Kompostes eingesetzt werden.The waste heat from the fuel cell or reformer can be used both in the biogas plant can also be used to dry the compost.

Das Prozeßabwasser der Brennstoffzelle kann als Prozeßwasser für den Reformierprozeß oder den Bioprozeß eingesetzt werden.The process waste water from the fuel cell can be used as process water for the Reforming process or the bioprocess can be used.

Die den Biogasreaktor verlassende Restbiomasse gelangt zur Stabilisierung in eine Nachrotte und steht danach als hochwertiger Kompost zur Verfügung.The residual biomass leaving the biogas reactor arrives in a for stabilization Post-rotting and is then available as high-quality compost.

Wird der Bioprozeß derart gefahren, daß ein flüssiger Brennstoff z. B. ein Alkohol produziert wird, schließt die Konditionierung eine Flüssigbrennstoffkonditionierung für eine direkte elektrochemische Oxidation in einer entsprechenden Brennstoffzelle ein. Die Prozeßabwärme kann z. B. zur Destillation des Flüssigbrennstoffs verwandt werden.The bioprocess is operated in such a way that a liquid fuel, for. B. an alcohol is produced, the conditioning includes a liquid fuel conditioning for a direct electrochemical oxidation in a corresponding fuel cell. The process waste heat can, for. B. used for distillation of the liquid fuel will.

Auch hier kann z. B. ein Teil der im Brennstoffzellenprozeß entstehende Abwärme über einen Sekundärkreislauf oder auch direkt dem Fermenter zur Erhaltung seiner Betriebstemperatur zugeführt werden.Again, z. B. part of the waste heat generated in the fuel cell process via a secondary circuit or directly to the fermenter to maintain its Operating temperature are supplied.

Die Abwärme aus der Brennstoffzelle kann zudem z. B. zur Trocknung des Kompostes eingesetzt werden.The waste heat from the fuel cell can also, for. B. to dry the Compost can be used.

Ebenso kann das Prozeßabwasser der Brennstoffzelle als Prozeßwasser für den Bioprozeß eingesetzt werden.The process waste water from the fuel cell can also be used as process water for the Bioprocess can be used.

Ebenfalls gelangt die den Fermenter verlassende Restbiomasse zur Stabilisierung in eine Nachrotte und steht als Kompost zur Verfügung.The residual biomass leaving the fermenter also comes in for stabilization post-rotting and is available as compost.

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1. Verfahren, zur Erzeugung elektrischer Energie durch Biomassevergärung, bei dem biogen organische Stoff einem Fermenter zugeführt, dort entgast und die entgasten Anteile konditioniert und nachfolgend in einer Brennstoffzelle verstromt werden.1. Process for generating electrical energy by biomass fermentation, in which biogenic organic matter is fed to a fermenter, degassed there and degassed Parts are conditioned and subsequently turned into electricity in a fuel cell. 2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Prozeßgas nach Verlassen der Biogasreaktors von Schwebstoffen gereinigt und Störgase entfernt werden.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the process gas after Leaving the biogas reactor cleaned of suspended matter and disruptive gases removed will. 3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Methangehalt im Brenngas angereichert wird.3. The method according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the methane content is enriched in the fuel gas. 4. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Feuchtegehalt des Brenngases reduziert wird.4. The method according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that the moisture content of the fuel gas is reduced. 5. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Prozeßgas aus dem Fermenter brennstoffzellentypspezifisch unter möglicher Ausnutzung eines Teils des gewonnenen Methangases konditioniert wird.5. The method according to claim 1 to 4, characterized in that the process gas from the fermenter specific to the fuel cell with the possible use of a Part of the methane gas obtained is conditioned. 6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die bei der Energiewandlung in der Brennstoffzelle freiwerdende Wärme zur Prozeßwärmeversorgung für den Fermentationsprozeß herangezogen wird.6. The method according to claim 1 to 5, characterized in that the at Energy conversion in the fuel cell to release heat Process heat supply is used for the fermentation process. 7. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die bei der Energiewandlung in der Brennstoffzelle freiwerdende Wärme zur Prozeßwärmeversorgung für den Reformierungsprozeß herangezogen wird.7. The method according to claim 1 to 6, characterized in that the at Energy conversion in the fuel cell to release heat Process heat supply is used for the reforming process. 8. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das den Fermenter verlassende Produkt einer Nachrotte zugeführt wird, deren Feuchte durch die Prozeßabwärme aus Brennstoffzelle und/oder Reformer reduziert wird. 8. The method according to claim 1 to 7, characterized in that the Product leaving fermenter is fed to a post-rotting process, the moisture of which is the process waste heat from the fuel cell and / or reformer is reduced.   9. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abwärme aus dem Reformierprozeß neben einer Vorwärmung des Feedgases, falls die Arbeitstemperatur des Brennstoffzellenprozesses geringer als die des Reformers ist, ebenfalls zur Prozeßwärmeversorgung für den Fermentationsprozeß herangezogen wird.9. The method according to claim 1 to 8, characterized in that the waste heat from the reforming process in addition to preheating the feed gas, if the Working temperature of the fuel cell process is lower than that of the reformer, also used for process heat supply for the fermentation process becomes. 10. Verfahren, zur Erzeugung elektrischer Energie durch Vergärung, bei dem der biogen organische Stoff einer Vergärungsanlage zugeführt, der entstehende Flüssigbrennstoff in Form eines Alkohols konditioniert und nachfolgend in einer Brennstoffzelle verstromt wird.10. Method of producing electrical energy by fermentation, in which the biogenic organic matter fed to a fermentation plant, the resulting Liquid fuel conditioned in the form of an alcohol and subsequently in one Fuel cell is turned into electricity. 11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Flüssigbrennstoff nach Verlassen der Vergärungsanlage von Störstoffen gereinigt wird.11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that the liquid fuel after leaving the fermentation plant, contaminants are cleaned. 12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10 und 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abtrennung und Konditionierung unter Abwärmeausnutzung erfolgt.12. The method according to claim 10 and 11, characterized in that the Separation and conditioning taking place using waste heat. 13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abwärme aus dem Brennstoffzellenprozeß zur Erhaltung der Prozeßwärme für den Vergärungsprozeß herangezogen wird.13. The method according to claim 10 to 12, characterized in that the waste heat from the fuel cell process to maintain the process heat for the Fermentation process is used. 14. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Edukt Wasser aus der Brennstoffzelle als Prozeßwasser für den Reformierprozeß bzw. für den Bioprozeß genutzt wird.14. The method according to claim 1 to 13, characterized in that the starting material Water from the fuel cell as process water for the reforming process or for the bioprocess is used.
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