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Table 2 Variation of parameters with varying dosages of Fe

From: Experimental analysis on the effects of trace metals as micronutrients in enhancing biomethane production

SL No

Sample

Biogas (ml)

VFA (mg HAc/L)

Alkalinity (CaCO3/L)

Total Solids (g/L)

Volatile Solids (g/L)

% C

% N

C/N Ratio

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CD + FD (Hand Mixed)

1609

3245

3250

44.5

42

52.43

1.57

33

1

CD + FD (Grinded)

1517

3079

3500

49.5

34

38.16

1.54

25

2

CD + FD + 1 mg/l Fe

2046

3411

3600

48

45.5

52.66

1.56

34

3

CD + FD + 2 mg/l Fe

836

4905

775

69

49

39.45

1.13

35

4

CD + FD + 3 mg/l Fe

1328

11,545

2500

48.5

30.5

34.94

1.56

22

5

CD + FD + 4 mg/l Fe

1923

11,545

7500

29

26

49.81

1.52

33

6

CD + FD + 5 mg/l Fe

1007

35,615

10,000

73

62.5

47.56

1.30

37