Development of New Digester Technologies for Improved Adoption and Cost Reduction

Previous chapters within the Climate Friendly Farming (CFF) anaerobic digestion (AD) section have focused on the development of new auxiliary technologies that work in conjunction with the core digester. These technologies allow for the production of numerous co-products that enhance project economics and improve sustainability. In addition to these important technology developments, there is an equally strong need for improving digester design to reduce project capital costs and to allow for application of the core technology to waste materials other than scrape manure. Improved digester designs could accelerate the adoption of AD technology generating benefits for air and water quality and the climate.