FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SUPERSONIC CENTRIFUGE FOR FREE WATER REMOVAL FROM BIOGAS

Biogas is one of a well-known renewable energy sources which is not only
useful as alternative fuels but also gives positive environmental benefits. A total
amount of 70 m³ biogas released for each ton of crude palm oil (CPO) production from
palm oil mill effluent (POME) will only be a waste of potential energy and revenue
source as well as endangering the environment due to significant global warming effect
of releasing methane if not being managed efficiently. Rapid development and biogas
utilization is taking place all over the world, especially for the largest producer of palm
oil, Malaysia. Consequently, the utilization of biogas is facing significant challenges
in terms of purification and upgrading to meet the quality requirement for various end
usage. In order to utilize biogas in energy efficient systems and for power generation,
it has to be purified and have highest methane content and lowest impurities content
as possible.