Alternative Technology Solution for Cooking: Compact Biogas Digester
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Alternative technology solution for cookingAbstract
This research investigates the development and implementation of a compact biogas digester as an alternative technology solution for cooking. Addressing the growing need for sustainable and cost-effective energy sources, particularly in contexts where access to conventional energy is limited or expensive, this study focuses on the design, construction, and operational assessment of an onsite biogas digester. The primary objective is to demonstrate the viability of such a system in generating sufficient methane gas to meet household cooking needs. The findings indicate that a biogas digester unit with a minimum capacity of 200 liters, when fed with a readily available mix of cow manure and kitchen waste, can produce enough methane gas to fuel a standard gas cooker for approximately two hours daily. This technology offers a user-friendly and economically advantageous alternative to traditional fuel sources, contributing to both energy security and waste management. The rapid completion of the anaerobic digestion process within seven days using the specified feedstock highlights the efficiency of this approach.
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