Anaerobic digestion

Anaerobic digestion is the way microorganisms break down organic matter without oxygen.Friends of the Earth  FOE (2004 Anaerobic digestion Briefing of the breakdown of organic matter by anaerobic organisms in environments lacking oxygenAnaerobic Digestion  Cardiff University Anaerobic Digestion Page This process happens naturally, but it is called anaerobic digestion when it is supported and contained. 

An anaerobic digester is an industrial system that supports this process. Biodegradation to treat waste is one of the main purposes. Generating biogas to provide fuel is another. It also produces soil improving material.Anaerobic Digestion  Remade Scotland Anaerobic Digestion Page 

 References 

 Other websites 
Digestion archives 
European Anaerobic Digestion Network 
Independent Anaerobic Digestion Website
Thermophilic Anaerobic Digesters 
Methane (Biogas) from Anaerobic Digesters
Application of anaerobic digesters 
Anaerobic Biodigester Design for Small Tropical Producers 

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