Biogas as a renewable energy fuel – A review of biogas upgrading, utilisation and storage. (15th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ullah Khan, Imran; Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Mohd; Hashim, Haslenda; Matsuura, Takeshi; Ismail, A.F.; Rezaei-DashtArzhandi, M.; Wan Azelee, I.
• Is Part Of: Energy conversion and management. Volume 150(2017)
• Page Start: 277
• Page End: 294
• Publication Date: 2017-10-15
• Subjects: Biogas upgrading -- Cost -- Utilisation -- Bio-CNG -- Storage; AS amine scrubbing -- AMDEA activated methyl diethanolamine -- Bio-CNG bio-compressed natural gas -- CA cellulose acetate -- CSP chemical scrubbing process -- CNG compressed natural gas -- CHP combined heat and power -- CMS carbon molecular sieve -- CNT carbon nanotubes -- CCM carbon cryogel microspheres -- CS cryogenic separation -- CXM carbon xerogel microspheres -- DEA diethanol amine -- ESA electrical swing adsorption -- EU European Union -- GW gigawatts -- GHG greenhouse gas -- HPWS high pressure water scrubbing -- ISS inorganic solvent scrubbing -- IEA international energy agency -- LCA life cycle assessment -- LBM liquefied biomethane -- LNG liquid natural gas -- MMM mixed matrix membrane -- MOF metal-organic framework -- MEA monoethanol amine -- MDEA methyl diethanol amine -- Mtoe million tons of oil equivalents -- MS membrane separation -- NGV natural gas vehicle -- NYT neapolitan yellow tuff -- NMP N-methyl pyrrolidone -- OPS organic physical scrubbing -- PSA pressure swing adsorption -- PSf polysulfone -- PI polyimide -- PC polycarbonate -- PDMS polydimethyl siloxane -- PEG polyethylene glycol -- PZ piperazine -- SGC Swedish gas technology centre -- TSA temperature swing adsorption -- VOC volatile organic compounds -- ZIFs zeolitic imidazolate frameworks; Direct energy conversion -- Periodicals; Energy storage -- Periodicals; Energy transfer -- Periodicals; Énergie -- Conversion directe -- Périodiques; Direct energy conversion; Periodicals; 621.3105
• DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2017.08.035
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0196-8904

Abstract

Highlights: It is attempted to provide critical considerations on various biogas upgrading techniques. Membrane is an environmentally and economically sound technique for purification. Purified biogas in compressed form is a substitute of compressed natural gas for vehicles. Charged mass and compressor input work are the most important factors for storage. Abstract: Biogas upgrading is a widely studied and discussed topic and its utilisation as a natural gas substitute has gained a significant attention in recent years. The production of biomethane provides a versatile application in both heat and power generation and as a vehicular fuel. This paper systematically reviews the state of the art of biogas upgrading technologies with upgrading efficiency, methane (CH4 ) loss, environmental effect, development and commercialisation, and challenges in terms of energy consumption and economic assessment. The market situation for biogas upgrading has changed rapidly in recent years, making the membrane separation gets significant market share with traditional biogas upgrading technologies. In addition, the potential utilisation of biogas, efficient conversion into bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG), and storage systems are investigated in depth. Two storing systems for bio-CNG at filling stations, namely buffer and cascade storage systems are used. The best storage system should be selected on the basis of the advantages of both systems. Also, the fuel economy and mass emissions for bio-CNG and CNG filled vehicles are studied. There is the same fuel economy and less carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emission for bio-CNG. Based on the results of comparisons between the technical features of upgrading technologies, various specific requirements for biogas utilisation and the relevant investment, and operating and maintenance costs, future recommendations are made for biogas upgrading.