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Integration of anaerobic digestion with artificial intelligence to optimise biogas plant operation

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  • Siddharth Swami

    (Doon University)

  • Surindra Suthar

    (Doon University)

  • Rajesh Singh

    (Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Uttaranchal University)

  • Amit Kumar Thakur

    (Lovely Professional University)

  • Lovi Raj Gupta

    (Lovely Professional University)

  • Vineet Singh Sikarwar

    (Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
    University of Chemistry and Technology Prague)

Abstract

Energy plays a vital role in executing domestic and industrial activities on a daily basis and therefore, it is fundamental to the development of any nation. Energy obtained from anaerobic digestion (AD) of biodegradable organic biomass is widely used in major economies to fulfill their energy demands and targets. The biogas plant operation is a several stage process, from pre-digestion to post-digestion, and thus requires proper monitoring and evaluation to optimize its operation. Conventional methods of monitoring are insufficient for enhanced output and as a result, numerous researchers around the globe are trying to find a way out for effective monitoring of a biogas plant. As artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into every aspect of human life and related activities for their enhancement, and its integration with biogas plant operation seems pragmatic. AI technologies could provide a viable solution to the challenges such as process instability, uncertain critical AD parameters, real time monitoring, etc., usually encountered in a biogas plant. The present investigation proposes a comprehensive integration of artificial intelligence technologies with biogas plant operation and biogas production process for better monitoring and evaluation of important AD parameters such as total solid, volatile solid, volatile fatty acid, soluble chemical oxygen demand, pH and temperature. This study highlights the current progress and future AI integration possibilities by proposing an AI conceptual framework through visual representation for biogas plant operation and for process monitoring systems along with different software and hardware components, that possess application in this technological advancement of automation and prediction. Graphical abstract

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  • Siddharth Swami & Surindra Suthar & Rajesh Singh & Amit Kumar Thakur & Lovi Raj Gupta & Vineet Singh Sikarwar, 2025. "Integration of anaerobic digestion with artificial intelligence to optimise biogas plant operation," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 27(5), pages 9773-9803, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:27:y:2025:i:5:d:10.1007_s10668-023-04326-2
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-023-04326-2
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