Avaliação do potencial de geração de energia elétrica a partir do biogás gerado no aterro sanitário do município de Francisco Beltrão – PR

Abstract

This work aims to evaluate the potential for methane generation in Landfill Francisco Beltrão - PR and use this to generate electricity. The same presents the main concepts related to the study, such as solid waste, landfill, generation and use of biogas, among others. For the measurement of methane emission, two mathematical methods were used: the first is suggested by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the second by the software Biogas generation and energy use - landfill 1.0 developed by Technology Company of Environmental Sanitation of São Paulo. The quantification of methane and calculation of power generation indicated the possibility of the use of this alternative form of energy at the landfill itself, still left a surplus that can be sold or used for other purposes. The economic investment was viable for selling excess energy and carbon credits, with time to payback of two years, one month and fifteen days.