Q31
The gas from sludge digestion tank is mainly composed of
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Carbon dioxide
C.
Hydrogen sulphide
D.
Methane
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The gas from a sludge digestion tank is primarily composed of Methane. Sludge digestion is a process in environmental engineering where organic matter in sewage sludge is decomposed by microorganisms in an anaerobic environment, producing biogas as a byproduct. Biogas is mainly composed of methane, along with smaller amounts of carbon dioxide and traces of other gases such as hydrogen sulfide and nitrogen.