DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/presipitasi.v21i3.734-746

Thermophilic Digestion of Palm Oil Mill Effluent: Enhancing Biogas Production and Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

*Dedy Anwar  -  Institut Teknologi Del, Indonesia
Evy Enjelina Simanjuntak  -  Institut Teknologi Del, Indonesia
Ivana Sitepu  -  Institut Teknologi Del, Indonesia
Meiyer Marthen Kinda  -  Institut Teknologi Del, Indonesia
Ellyas Alga Nainggolan  -  Czech University of Sciences Prague, Czech Republic
Yudha Gusti Wibowo orcid scopus publons  -  Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Indonesia

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This study investigates the impact of thermophilic anaerobic digestion on biogas production and methane emission reduction from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). Conducted under controlled conditions at 55°C and 65°C, the research aims to optimize biogas yield and reduce Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) levels. The findings indicate that thermophilic digestion at 65°C significantly enhances biogas production, yielding 1.81 L Biogas per liter of POME over an 8-day period, compared to mesophilic conditions. Furthermore, the study demonstrates substantial COD reduction, supporting a more efficient and environmentally friendly process. By capturing methane emissions and converting them into a renewable energy source, this method aligns with global climate policies and greenhouse gas reduction targets. The integration of thermophilic anaerobic digestion into POME treatment presents a viable solution for the palm oil industry to improve waste management practices and contribute to sustainable development goals. Future research should explore large-scale implementations to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of this technology.

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Keywords: Thermophilic anaerobic digestion; biogas; methane emission mitigation; POME; COD reduction

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