Bioenergy production potential for aboveground biomass from a subtropical constructed wetland
2011
Wang, Yi-Chung | Ko, Chun-Han | Chang, Fang-Chih | Chen, Pen-Yuan | Liu, Tzu-Fen | Sheu, Yiong-Shing | Shih, Tzenge-Lien | Teng, Chia-Ji
Wetland biomass has potentials for bioenergy production and carbon sequestration. Planted with multiple species macrophytes to promote biodiversity, the 3.29ha constructed wetland has been treated 4000 cubic meter per day (CMD) domestic wastewater and urban runoff. This study investigated the seasonal variations of aboveground biomass of the constructed wetland, from March 2007 to March 2008. The overall aboveground biomass was 16,737kg and total carbon content 6185kg at the peak of aboveground accumulation for the system emergent macrophyte at September 2007. Typhoon Korsa flood this constructed wetland at October 2007, however, significant recovery for emergent macrophyte was observed without human intervention. Endemic Ludwigia sp. recovered much faster, compared to previously dominated typha. Self-recovery ability of the macrophyte community after typhoon validated the feasibility of biomass harvesting. Incinerating of 80% biomass harvested of experimental area in a nearby incineration plant could produce 11,846kWh for one month.
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