Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Anmaischgrube
English translation:
complete mix digester
Added to glossary by
Astrid Elke Witte
Jul 31, 2007 21:56
16 yrs ago
German term
Germany
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Anmaischgrube
German to English
Science
Energy / Power Generation
Biogas
This is a specialised term in biogas production. It seems to be a mixing container. Does anyone know the proper name?
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United States
United States
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United States
Was nicht ist, kann noch werden.
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
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complete mix digester
Not really my area, but these things look relatively simple, at least in terms of the subsystems involved.
Look at the link for a description where they say:
"A complete mix digester converts organic waste to biogas in a heated tank above or below ground. A mechanical or gas mixer keeps the solids in suspension. Complete mix digesters are expensive to construct and cost more than plug-flow digesters to operate and maintain.
Complete mix digesters are suitable for larger manure volumes having solids concentration of 3 percent to 10 percent. The reactor is a circular steel or poured concrete container. During the digestion process, the manure slurry is continuously mixed to keep the solids in suspension. Biogas accumulates at the top of the digester. The biogas can be used as fuel for an engine-generator to produce electricity or as boiler fuel to produce steam. Using waste heat from the engine or boiler to warm the slurry in the digester reduces retention time to less than 20 days."
So, this just might be what you are looking for.
Look at the link for a description where they say:
"A complete mix digester converts organic waste to biogas in a heated tank above or below ground. A mechanical or gas mixer keeps the solids in suspension. Complete mix digesters are expensive to construct and cost more than plug-flow digesters to operate and maintain.
Complete mix digesters are suitable for larger manure volumes having solids concentration of 3 percent to 10 percent. The reactor is a circular steel or poured concrete container. During the digestion process, the manure slurry is continuously mixed to keep the solids in suspension. Biogas accumulates at the top of the digester. The biogas can be used as fuel for an engine-generator to produce electricity or as boiler fuel to produce steam. Using waste heat from the engine or boiler to warm the slurry in the digester reduces retention time to less than 20 days."
So, this just might be what you are looking for.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you very much! I needed time to check this out fully. It transpires to be correct."
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