Table 1. Process parameters recorded at the time of sampling, i.e. after 80 days of operation at the steady-state condition.

Parameters 

Value

pH of the digester

7.1

Total Solid g/L

22

Organic Loading Rate applied kgCOD/m³ day

4.5

Influent COD mg/L

41,300

VFA mg/L

517

Acetic acid mg/L

275

COD removal efficiency %

93

Methane % v/v

56

Biogas rate m³/day

1200