University of Peshawar Contents of presentation What is biogas?
What is history of biogas?
What is the composition of Biogas?
How biogas is produced?
Types of Biogas plant?
Introduction Biogas is produced by the anaerobic digestion or fermentation of biodegradable materials such as biomass , manure, sewage, municipal waste, green waste, plant material, and crops. Composition
Vegetation: when vegetation decomposes, It
gives off Methane gas. History of Biogas
. Jan Baptita Van H[elmont determined in 1630
that flammable gases could evolve from decaying organic matter Count Alessandro Volta in 1776 found a correlation between amount of decaying organic matter and amount of flammable gas produced. Anaerobic digestion first described by Benjamin Franklin 1764. In 1808, Sir Humphrey Davy determined that methane was present in the decay process.
`QSA Composition
Biogas comprises primarily methane (CH4) and carbon
dioxide (CO2) and may have small amounts of hydrogen sulphide (H2S), moisture
The composition of biogas varies depending upon the
origin of the anaerobic digestion process.
Landfill gas typically has methane concentrations around
50 %.
Advanced waste treatment technologies can produce
brickwork gas holder (a small crack in the upper brickwork can cause heavy losses of biogas)
Fixed-dome plants are, therefore, recommended only
where construction can be supervised by experienced biogas technicians
The gas pressure fluctuates substantially depending on
the volume of the stored gas. ` `
Floating Drum Plant
Advantages:
Easily understood operation
The volume of stored gas is directly visible
The gas pressure is constant, determined by the
weight of the gas holder
The construction is relatively easy
Construction mistakes do not lead to major problems
in operation and gas yield. Disadvantages:
Disadvantages are high material costs of the
steel drum
The susceptibility of steel parts to corrosion
Because of this, floating drum plants have a
shorter life span than fixed-dome plants and regular maintenance costs for the painting of the drum. . SOME PICTORIAL REPRESENTATIONS THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION……….. QUESTION?