Impact of aeration adjustments during the declining phase on biodrying efficiency of market waste
Issued Date
2026-04-01
Resource Type
ISSN
09619534
eISSN
18732909
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-105022656327
Journal Title
Biomass and Bioenergy
Volume
207
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Biomass and Bioenergy Vol.207 (2026)
Suggested Citation
Lwin Y.N.N., Bhatsada A., Towprayoon S., Patumsawad S., Sutthasil N., Payomthip P., Wangyao K. Impact of aeration adjustments during the declining phase on biodrying efficiency of market waste. Biomass and Bioenergy Vol.207 (2026). doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.108633 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/114550
Title
Impact of aeration adjustments during the declining phase on biodrying efficiency of market waste
Author's Affiliation
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
National Institute for Environmental Studies of Japan
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
Mae Fah Luang University
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University
National Institute for Environmental Studies of Japan
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
Mae Fah Luang University
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University
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Abstract
The fast decomposition rate and high moisture content of market waste create substantial obstacles to creating efficient waste-to-energy systems. This research investigates the effects of adjusting aeration rates (ARs) during the declining phase of biodrying on operational performance and fuel quality. The lysimeter system with negative pressure ventilation operated three different aeration strategies, which included maintaining a constant AR of 0.6 m<sup>3</sup>/kg/day and two other configurations that lowered the AR to 0.3 m<sup>3</sup>/kg/day and 0.2 m<sup>3</sup>/kg/day during the declining phase. The research tracked essential parameters through a 7-day observation period, which included temperature fluctuations and gas releases and mass reduction, moisture content (MC), and low heating value (LHV). The AR reduction to 0.2 m<sup>3</sup>/kg/day generated the most effective results by keeping thermophilic conditions active while maintaining aerobic microbial activity. This strategy achieved the highest moisture reduction and overall mass reduction, making the final product suitable for conversion into RDF. The specific AR adjustment strategy successfully reduced thermal energy loss, demonstrating superior thermal efficiency while maintaining effective biodegradation kinetics. However, the LHV increase was found to be negligible across all treatments. This finding suggests that while the process is successful in dewatering, it is limited in its ability to significantly enhance energy density. The established methodology follows sustainable waste management guidelines and demonstrates how biodrying functions as a suitable pre-treatment method to create refuse-derived fuel in circular economy systems.