Biogas in India

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Biogas in IndiaBiogas in India

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Problems on setting up biogas plants in Problems on setting up biogas plants in rural and urban areasrural and urban areas

1.1. No proper collections and very low availability of cattle dung and farm No proper collections and very low availability of cattle dung and farm wastes per farm.wastes per farm.

2.2. Very High Initial cost of setting up the Biogas plant for the poor farmer Very High Initial cost of setting up the Biogas plant for the poor farmer having just 1ha of land so only rich are getting benefited.having just 1ha of land so only rich are getting benefited.

3.3. Government officials and officers( NO proper infrastructure).Government officials and officers( NO proper infrastructure).4.4. In many rural areas, most of the inhabitants are dependant on dung and In many rural areas, most of the inhabitants are dependant on dung and

organic residue as fuel for cooking and heating. Such is the case, for organic residue as fuel for cooking and heating. Such is the case, for example, in the treeless regions of India (Ganges plains, central highlands).example, in the treeless regions of India (Ganges plains, central highlands).

5.5. 78 million tons of cow dung and 39 million tons of phytogenic waste were 78 million tons of cow dung and 39 million tons of phytogenic waste were burned in India alone(FAO,1970).burned in India alone(FAO,1970).

6.6. No proper separation of organic or biodegradable waste and plastic waste No proper separation of organic or biodegradable waste and plastic waste in the urban areas and Where there is land fill of municipality there is no in the urban areas and Where there is land fill of municipality there is no cover and methane gas produced but is not used. cover and methane gas produced but is not used.

TypesTypes

1.1. Floating drum (Pragati model)Floating drum (Pragati model)

2.2. Fixed dome (Deenabandhu model)Fixed dome (Deenabandhu model)

3.3. ARTI Biogas plant (Dr. Anand Karve)ARTI Biogas plant (Dr. Anand Karve)

Pros & ConsPros & Cons

Pros:Pros:

1.1. Fixed dome is 30% cheaperFixed dome is 30% cheaper

2.2. Longer lifeLonger life

Cons:Cons:

1.1. Periodic cleaning is requiredPeriodic cleaning is required

UsesUses

Biogas & Slurry:Biogas & Slurry:

1.1. Farm levelFarm level

2.2. House levelHouse level

Own experience:Own experience:

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