Deodorization and dewatering of biosolids by using dimethyl ether

Water Environ Res. 2011 Jan;83(1):23-5. doi: 10.2175/106143010x12609736966847.

Abstract

We proposed a method for the deodorising and dewatering of biosolids. In the proposed method, liquefied dimethyl ether (DME) was used as an extractant for odorous components and water. We developed a bench-scale experiment to almost completely deodorize and dewater biosolids by using liquefied DME at room temperature. The deodorized and dewatered biosolids have sufficient caloric density and can be used as a carbon neutral fuel.

MeSH terms

  • Biofuels
  • Methyl Ethers / chemistry*
  • Odorants*
  • Sewage / chemistry*
  • Water / chemistry*
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry*

Substances

  • Biofuels
  • Methyl Ethers
  • Sewage
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Water
  • dimethyl ether