Reports
These reports from CSANR’s research database explore biogas production, energy use, and related agricultural systems.
Biogas Upgrading on Dairy Digesters
Overview of technologies used to clean and upgrade dairy digester biogas into renewable natural gas.
Increasing the Economic Value and Sustainability of Washington’s Agriculture Sector Through Industrial Symbiosis
Recommendations to increase the economic value and sustainability of Washington agriculture using industrial symbiosis principles.
Advancing Organics Management in Washington State: The Waste to Fuels Technology Partnership 2019–2021 Biennium
Biennium summary of research advancing composting, biochar, digestion, and organics management in Washington state.
Anaerobic Digester Project and System Modifications: An Economic Analysis
Economic analysis comparing profitability of several dairy anaerobic digester configurations, including renewable natural gas and combined heat and po
The Dairy Manure Biorefinery
Overview of the dairy biorefinery concept integrating anaerobic digestion with technologies producing fuels, power, and value-added products.
Technology Research and Extension Related to Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure: 2015–17 Biennium
Report summarizing Washington state research and extension projects advancing anaerobic digestion technologies for dairy manure management.
Economic Feasibility of Anaerobic Digester Systems with Nutrient Recovery Technologies
Economic analysis of nutrient recovery technologies paired with anaerobic digesters for manure management and bioenergy production.
Anaerobic Digestion Effluents and Processes: The Basics
Overview of anaerobic digestion processes, reactor conditions, and monitoring methods used to manage manure and organic wastes.
Review of Emerging Nutrient Recovery Technologies for Farm-Based Anaerobic Digesters and Other Renewable Energy Systems
Review of emerging technologies to recover nitrogen, phosphorus, and other products from manure in digester-based dairy systems.