Overview

Lipids are natures energy store and for humans and bacteria difficult to breakdown. The anaerobic digestion of waste lipids in wastewater or solid digestion systems offers a large energy resource. To date this has not been utilised due to inhibition and issues lipids cause to the systems. This webinar outlines the principles, advances and perspectives of the field and the use of lipids in anaerobic systems.

Speaker

B Conall Holohan, Chief Scientific Officer, NVP Energy, CNVP Energy & University of Galway

Conall received his BSc in biochemistry from the University of Galway (Ireland) and followed that by studying a PhD in anaerobic environmental microbiology. His thesis on anaerobic digestion of lipids included the setting up of the ADLipids Network. As an environmental microbiologist Conall has lead the development of anaerobic wastewater treatment across industrial and municipal wastewaters previously not treated anaerobically. He is continuing to unlock resources through anaerobic process, including the commercialisation ambirobic technology for anaerobic sewage treatment at low-temperatures.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Water Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

13:00–14:00 BST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via GoToWebinar®. Check system requirements.

You are advised to join the webinar at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, to allow for your computer to connect.

Webinar archive

This webinar is free of charge and open to all to attend, but if you wish to access the slides and a recording to replay on demand then you will need to be a member of the Water Special Interest Group.