Production of biogas from biowaste as an alternative energy source : case study of the Gaza strip

Author

Abu Qumbuz, Yasir Darwish

Source

المؤتمر الدولي الهندسي الرابع : “نحو هندسة القرن الحادي و العشرين” : الذي نظمته كلية الهندسة بالجامعة الإسلامية-غزة يومي الاثنين و الثلاثاء الخامس عشر و السادس عشر من تشرين أول / أكتوبر 2012.

Publisher

Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Engineering

Publication Date

2012-10-31

Country of Publication

Palestine (Gaza Strip)

No. of Pages

14

Main Subjects

Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)

English Abstract

Solid waste management offers significant environmental problems globally becoming a cause for concern in both developed and developing countries.

The increase in waste production is influenced by high population density, advancement in development and sector planning leading to industrial, agricultural and urban expansion.

Although modern civilization is bringing improved human welfare, modern industrial technologies and agricultural techniques are major causes of environmental pollution.

The developed world countries spend millions of dollars for developing modern methods for waste treatment and disposal.

In contrast, developing nations due to lack of economic prowess, environmental awareness and modern technologies continue to suffer from the impacts of inefficient solid waste management.

Gaza strip is a developing region with about 1.5 million inhabitants occupying an area of 365 km 2.

This highly dense population produces a high quantity of waste of which 65-70 % is biowaste.

This waste is currently landfilled without any material or energy recovery.

The population of Gaza strip is estimated to reach 3 million in 2020 which implies an increase in waste production for a fixed land area with corresponding increase in demand for landfills.

Consequently, there is need for searching for alternative solutions to current and potential impact of waste produced.

This study assumes that biological treatment of the rich biodegradable waste to generate biogas which could be used directly to generate heat or for electrical energy that offers an optional solution to the waste problem.

This strategy solves the problem of waste, reduces the demand for landfills while providing an alternative energy source.

At the same time, the emission of landfill gas to the atmosphere can be drastically reduced which helps in tackling the global warming problem.

This paper evaluates the current situation of waste generation, treatment and disposal in Gaza strip while proposing strategies for current and future mitigation measures with a focus on biogas production

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-777282

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