scholarly journals Biogas Quantity and Quality from Digestion and Co-Digestion of Food Waste and Cow Dung

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 1289-1293
Author(s):  
O.M. Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Retention Period ◽  
Digestion Process ◽  
Single Substrate ◽  
Cumulative Volume

The aim of this study is to assess the quantity and quality of biogas produced from single substrate digestion of food waste and cow dung as well as co-digestion of food waste and cow dung. Laboratory sized 25 litre plastic biodigesters were used in this study and the digestion processes was carried out for a 30 day retention period. The results revealed that the cumulative biogas production for the single substrate digestion of cow dung was 7,975 ml, the cumulative biogas produced for the single substrate digestion of food waste was 7,742.5 ml while the cumulative volume of biogas produced for the co-digestion of cow dung and food waste was 16,482.5 ml. The results also showed that the total volume of methane produced for the single substrate digestion of cow dung was 955 ml while the total methane produced for the single substrate digestion of the food waste was 765. The total production of methane for the co-digestion of cow dung and food waste was found to be 2,655 ml. This study revealed that though the co-digestion process improved biogas quantity and quality, the percentage methane present in the biogas very low. There would be a need to stimulate the digestion and co-digestion process in order to improve the quality of biogas produced.

scholarly journals Appraisal of Cumulative Volume of Biogas Produced from Water Hyacinth and Selected Animal Dungs Co-Digestion Mixes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 58-64
Author(s):  
Ochuko M. Ojo ◽  
Josiah O. Babatola
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Flow Measurements ◽  
Retention Period ◽  
Digestion Process ◽  
Cumulative Volume ◽  
Measuring Tube

Water Hyancinth (WH) was co-digested with different mix ratios of poultry manure (PM), cow dung (CD) and pig dung (PD). A comparative analysis of the cumulative volume of gas produced from the different co-digestion mixes was carried out. The monitoring of the digestion process was done on a daily basis for a retention period of 40 days. The efficacy of the digestion process as well as the best mix ratio of water hyacinth to the different animal dungs was also evaluated in terms of the volume of gas produced. A rotameter with a capacity of 0.1-1L/Min equipped with a measuring tube was used for the gas flow measurements. From the results obtained the best mix of the PD-aided WH digestion is 3 WH:7 PD while CD - aided WH digestion is 2 WH:8 CD and PM-aided WH digestion is 2 WH: 8 PM. The study also revealed that the PM-aided WH mix produced more biogas compared to the CD-aided and PD-aided WH digestion mix.

Generation and analysis of biogas from kitchen waste at a small scale

2020 ◽  
pp. 140-148
Author(s):  
Md. Kumail Naqvi ◽  
Mrinal Anthwal ◽  
Ravindra Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Total Solid ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Retention Period ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Replacement Model ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
Scale Experiment ◽  
Small Period

Biogas is the product of anaerobic vitiation of biodegradable matter. This paper focuses on the need of alternative and green sources of energy at a household level and how biogas produced from the everyday organic waste has the potential and possibility to replace LPG cylinders at houses, shops etc. and empower us to step towards an eco-friendly future. The purpose this small-scale experiment has been to find the perfect input matter that is easy to acquire and which produces the maximum amount of gas from minimum input and within small period of waste retention. Four different types of input waste material containing different quantities of cow dung and kitchen food waste were studied through individual experimental setups. Waste was mixed and kept at room temperature and the pH and total solid concentration of the samples were recorded on regular intervals. From the experiment it was found that the optimum yield of biogas at a small scale, based on the parameters such as retention period, pH and total solid con-centration can be obtained by the use of food waste form households and kitchens. The exact composition has been discussed in this paper. The energy generated by the small-scale generator has also been compared to that of an LPG cylinder and an LPG replacement model has also been presented.

The anaerobic digestion process of biogas production from food waste: Prospects and constraints

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 100310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sagor Kumar Pramanik ◽  
Fatihah Binti Suja ◽  
Shahrom Md Zain ◽  
Biplob Kumar Pramanik
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Anaerobic Digestion Process ◽  
Digestion Process

Anaerobic Digestion Process of Food Waste for Biogas Production: A Simulation Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (9) ◽  
pp. 1834-1839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noorlisa Harun ◽  
Zuraini Hassan ◽  
Norazwina Zainol ◽  
Wan Hanisah Wan Ibrahim ◽  
Haslenda Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Simulation Approach ◽  
Anaerobic Digestion Process ◽  
Digestion Process

scholarly journals Cow Urine for Enhancement of Biogas Production and Fertilizer Quality of Biogas Slurry

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-144
Author(s):  
M. R. Fardous ◽  
M. S. Nasrin ◽  
M. E. Shakil ◽  
M. S. Islam ◽  
M. A. Hoque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Biogas Slurry ◽  
Volatile Solid ◽  
Maximum Conversion ◽  
Cow Urine ◽  
Experimental Trials ◽  
Gas Volume

To explore the potency of cow urine on biogas production and fertilizer quality of the biogas slurries, six experimental trials,  T0 (50% CD:50% Water) as control, T1 (10% CD:90% CU), T2 (20% CD:80% CU), T3 (30% CD:70% CU), T4 (40% CD:60% CU) and T5 (50% CD:50% CU) were constructed  by mixing cow dung (CD) and cow urine (CU). Cumulative gas volume was estimated for 30 days and the physicochemical properties of the slurries were evaluated. The cumulative gas volume of three trials (T3, T4 and T5) was higher than control (T0) and T5 showed maximum (28% over the control). Moreover, all of the trials except one (T1) showed higher gas yield than control (T0) of which maximum conversion of volatile solid (VS) to gas was obtained in T3. pH of the amended samples were above 7.0 (pH 7.00-7.42). Conductivity of the samples also increases (1.94-13.40 mS cm-1) with the increase in cow urine percentage. With respect to macronutrient (N, P, K) cow urine amended samples can be considered superior to the control one. Moreover, C/N ratio of all the amended samples were below 15 (4.7-14.0) and thus these are suitable for agronomic uses.

Potential of Biogas Production from Floating Aquatic Weeds

2013 ◽  
Vol 824 ◽  
pp. 467-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Enaboifo ◽  
O.C. Izinyon
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Aquatic Weed ◽  
Aquatic Weeds ◽  
Water Lettuce ◽  
Retention Period

This study investigates the potential of biogas production from water hyacinth, water lettuce and water fern. Laboratory experiments were carried out at the Faculty of Agriculture laboratory, University of Benin, Nigeria. The aquatic weeds which are major constituents of the substrate were contained in the conical flasks used as digester. The cow dung and aquatic weeds were mixed in the ratio of 1:1; 1:2; 1:3; 1:4; and 1:5 in the different samples used for each of the three aquatic weeds and gas produced measured.The results obtained showed that no gas was produced in any of the flasks containing the aquatic weed within 21days. Gas production was however recorded in those with cow dung alone which gave 302ml of biogas within the 21 days retention period with an average of 21ml of gas produced within the active 14 days of production. The results also showed variations in gas production between daytime and night hours with minimal gas production recorded at night hours and peak production during the daytime. It was concluded that cow dung requires shorter retention time to initiate production of biogas when compared with that of the aquatic weeds and therefore can be used to sustained biogas production in aquatic weed at the early stage.

scholarly journals BIOGAS FROM CASSAVA PEELS WASTE

Detritus ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 100-108
Author(s):  
Felix Aibuedefe Aisien ◽  
Eki Tina Aisien
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Sodium Hydroxide ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Retention Period ◽  
Buffer Solutions ◽  
Volatile Solids ◽  
Agricultural Applications ◽  
Cassava Peels ◽  
Official Methods Of Analysis

The increasing growth of cassava agro-industries in Nigeria has led to the enormous generation of cassava peels waste. The feasibility of generating biogas and biofertilizer for both domestic and agricultural applications from cassava peels waste inoculated with cow dung was investigated. Fresh and stale cassava peels were used in the study. Three pretreatment chemicals such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2 and ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) buffer solutions were used in pretreating the cassava peels and cow dung slurry. Six batch anaerobic biodigesters of 10-litre capacity each were used in this study for 40 days retention period. The pH, temperature, and volumes of biogas and methane produced were monitored and recorded daily. The fertilizer qualities (total solids, volatile solids, % phosphorus, % nitrogen, etc.) of the digester slurry and the digester sludge after 40 days digestion were determined using official methods of analysis of Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC). The results showed that the amount of biogas generated is 2540 cm3/day. The stale cassava peels and cow dung slurry and the use of NH4Cl pretreatment chemical gave the best biogas production and methane yield of 104,961cm3 and 62.3% respectively. The digester sludge from the anaerobic digestion of cassava peels and cow dung showed and demonstrated good biofertilizer qualities.

Home Biogas Production using Homemade Bio-activator with Chicken Manure

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-281
Author(s):  
Heru Surianto ◽  
Slamet Raharjo ◽  
Suci Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Previous Experiment ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Batch Process ◽  
Laboratory Scale ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Cumulative Volume ◽  
Ratio Set

The previous experiment was obtained that homemade activator is the best activator to produce biogas by using food waste consist of vegetable, fruit and rice waste.  The current research is carried out by adding chicken manure as a co-activator. Chicken manure content rich in nitrogen can be significantly enhance biogas production. This study is expected to increase the biogas production. There are two processes conducted at the laboratory scale, batch and semi-continuous process. The batch process aim to activate bacteria. The ratio set at food waste/chicken manure, 2 : 1 of digester #1, 3 : 1 of digester #2, 4 : 1 of digester #3 and digester control using food waste only. Stage two aims to produce biogas by adding food waste for 6 days periodically.  The ratio is set at food waste/water, 1 : 2. The highest biogas yielded is digester 2 with a cumulative volume biogas 120.77 liters consist of 71.01% CH4, 26% CO2, 2.9% O2 and 0.088% H2S. The potential of methane gas produced is 0.87 kWh and methane volume per TS and VS at around 18.72 L/kg and 34.68 L/kg, respectively.

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