Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center

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ADREC - Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center. Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is a natural, biological conversion process proven effective in converting animal manure into renewable energy such as methane biogas.
The Michigan State University Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center (MSU ADREC) comprehensively researches, develops, and evaluates technologies associated with integrated anaerobic digestion systems. Related education and outreach activities emphasize cost-effective and efficient technologies for small and medium-sized dairy farms, along with other biomass energy topics and environmental protection. Anaerobic digestion can protect human health and the environment from agricultural wastes while converting these wastes to resources. The renewable resources in turn provide a revenue stream to offset the operational costs and provide additional revenue to the farm.

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2011 Small Scale Anaerobic Digester Conference

 

M. Charles Gould, Extension Educator, Michigan State University

Barn Fire Breaks Out at Noblehurst Farms

The Livingston County News reports that a barn fire break out at Noblehurst Farms was caused by some kind of electrical event.

EPA AgStar accomplishments for AD systems in 2010

"The AgSTAR Program has been very successful in encouraging the development and adoption of anaerobic digestion technology. The program was established in 1994, and by the end of 2010 the number of operational digester systems had reached 162 systems across the United States. This growth has produced significant environmental and energy benefits, including in 2010 alone, approximately 453,000 MWh equivalent of energy generation."

Full article can be viewed here on the EPA AgSTAR website.

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