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Reactor performance during the mono- and co-digestion phases.
| Parameter | Mono-Digestion | Co-Digestion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Phase II | Phase III | |
| Data acquisition period (d) | 88–96 | 135–142 | 157–165 |
| Total COD removal (%) | 54.4 | 79.0 | 83.2 |
| Volatile solids removal (%) | 58.0 | 56.2 | 61.5 |
| Methane production rate (mL/L/d) | 155 | 208 | 258 |
| Methane yield (mL/g VS fed) | 396 | 478 | 540 |
| Methane yield (mL/g VS removed) | 672 | 821 | 958 |
