Modelling Methane Emission from Manure

Salva Calvet*, Fernando Estellés, Agustín Del Prado, Karin Groenestein

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Liquid manure is a relevant source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Modelling methane emissions is necessary to quantify them and to establish mitigation strategies. The amount of methane emitted depends on the nature of the substrate, the time of storage and the manure storage conditions. Reducing temperature and avoiding the presence of inoculum reduce the amount of methane emitted. However, the emission process of this gas is complex, since several microbial groups are involved. Therefore, predicting emissions based on modelling is challenging in practice. This chapter reviews the state of the art on methane emission modelling, summarizes the practical implications for its abatement and suggests research directions to improve our understanding of this process.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnology for Environmentally Friendly Livestock Production
EditorsT. Bartzanas
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Chapter6
Pages137-145
ISBN (Electronic)9783031197307
ISBN (Print)9783031197291, 9783031197321
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Apr 2023

Publication series

NameSmart Animal Production (SMANPR)
ISSN (Print)2731-7382
ISSN (Electronic)2731-7390

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