Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor Lookout Mountain Design Team Members: Jason Allen Bryan Crawford Scott Dunn Tresa Gay
Engineering 430: Plant Design Topics of Discussion: Problem Statement Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor Process Diagram Economic Analysis Conclusion 11/13/2018 Engineering 430: Plant Design
Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor Wastewater treatment system Improves retention times Wider operating temperature range Self-contained system 11/13/2018 Engineering 430: Plant Design
ASBR Operation Influent Effluent Fill React Settle Decant Idle Sequential Process of the ASBR 11/13/2018 Engineering 430: Plant Design
Engineering 430: Plant Design Process Diagram Biogas ASBR Decant CH4 300,000 gpd Sludge Biogas ASBR CO2 Equalization Basin Decant Gas Separation Column Sludge 11/13/2018 Engineering 430: Plant Design
Engineering 430: Plant Design Operating Costs Direct Production Costs: $208,000 Utilities, Labor, & Maintenance Fixed Costs: $53,000 Annual Operating Costs: $261,000 11/13/2018 Engineering 430: Plant Design
Engineering 430: Plant Design Equipment Costs 2 ASBR Tanks: $240,000 1 Gas Separation Column: $120,000 Major Equipment Costs: $360,000 Total Capital Investment: $1,600,000 11/13/2018 Engineering 430: Plant Design
Engineering 430: Plant Design Simple Payback 11/13/2018 Engineering 430: Plant Design
Engineering 430: Plant Design Conclusion Based on simple payback analysis, project economically feasible sale of methane produced proves profitable within one year of facility installation 11/13/2018 Engineering 430: Plant Design