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    The diagram shows an overview of the Henriksdal wastewater treatment process in Stockholm, Sweden. [Source: Stockholm Water Company and Dr Daniel Hellstrom: adapted from D Hellström, et al., (2009), BIOGASMAX - Integrated Project No 019795, Optimisation Activities at Stockholm Site Status of Biogas Production at Henriksdal plant 2000-2005, page 10]

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    The diagram shows an overview of the Henriksdal wastewater treatment process in Stockholm, Sweden. [Source: Stockholm Water Company and Dr Daniel Hellstrom: adapted from D Hellström, et al., (2009), BIOGASMAX - Integrated Project No 019795, Optimisation Activities at Stockholm Site Status of Biogas Production at Henriksdal plant 2000-2005, page 10]

    1.

    State a group of organisms that will be active in the fermenter labelled X.

    [1]
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    Solution

    bacteria OR archaeans OR methanogens ✔

    2.

    Deduce, with a reason, whether X is a continuous fermenter or a batch fermenter.

    [1]
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    Solution

    continuous because there is a constant input of raw materials ✔

    3.

    Probes are used to monitor significant variables within the fermenter. List three significant variables that should be monitored in the fermenter.

    [3]
    Verified
    Solution

    a. pH/acidity/alkalinity ✔ b. foam ✔ c. metabolites ✔ d. substrate ✔ e. oxygen ✔ f. carbon dioxide ✔ g. temperature ✔ h. pressure ✔

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    4.

    State the main component of biogas.

    [1]
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    Solution

    methane ✔

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    5.

    Inside Y there are rotating paddles. Outline two reasons for these paddles being needed.

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    Solution

    a. mixing substrate to increase contact with bacteria OR preventing sedimentation ✔ b. avoids formation of biofilms ✔ c. aeration for aerobic bacteria ✔

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