X2X:
But how is it that biogas, which is mostly methane, can be used to power generators? Isn't it the case that generators require PMS (petrol) or AGO (diesel) which are both liquids? Or is there something I am missing? Is there a special step so that the generators can run on biogas?

Thanks

FarmTech:

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I've not done any past wk on it, just google. You'll get a lot of info there..

X2X:
But how is it that biogas, which is mostly methane, can be used to power generators? Isn't it the case that generators require PMS (petrol) or AGO (diesel) which are both liquids? Or is there something I am missing? Is there a special step so that the generators can run on biogas?

Thanks

FarmTech:


The one I know of is to use it to run diesel generators. You link it to the air filter.

mfm04622:


All you need to do to use gas instead of diesel or petrol is change the carburettor or where the fuel is burned. The important steps you need is to clean the biogas (remove impurities especially hydrogen sulphide that attack metals), dry it (remove moisture) and compress it.

Pavore9:
Last night l watched a Kenyan diary farmer who is generating 300kg of biogas daily from the digester in his farm, the funny thing is that the guy is retailing the biogas using tyre tubes, selling a kg of biogas for N300! Nna men, see business o!

djdoxxx:
@Pavore9, Nice Thread Up Here...A Friend Of Mine Carried Out A Project In Biogas Production In Our Final Year In School,and I Since Then Noticed The Importance Of It In Africa,i Am Surprised Why It Is Under-utilized And Well Known Across Africa Considering The Level Of Education,Professors And Educated Ministers Of Agriculture Who Have Failed To Use This Means To Solve Electricity And Fuel Scarcity Problem And Other Problems At Large. I Want To Start Reselling Biogas In Kg As Cooking Gas,is This Possible? If It Is,what Are The Requirements?Do I Need To Join An Association,register My Business With CAC? After Building A Small Scale Digester,is It Only By Cow Dungs I Would Be Able To Generate Biogas Enough For Constant Resale?

Pavore9:


lt is more viable if u were to supply the compressed gas to Estates that has provision for centralized gas supply to homes which is being metered or institutions into commercial cooking. The feedstock is not limited to cow dungs, it would surprised you to know that poultry waste generate more gas than cow dungs. The vegetable wastes which are always heaps in our markets are also good feedstocks and should be around the coastal areas the water hyacinth which is a menace to fishermen is a very good feedstock as one just have to get them off the water, chop them to smaller pieces and feed the digester.

This truckload of the compressed gas which was generated from the digester can serve 12 families on a weekly basis.

djdoxxx:
@Pavore9, Nice Thread Up Here...A Friend Of Mine Carried Out A Project In Biogas Production In Our Final Year In School,and I Since Then Noticed The Importance Of It In Africa,i Am Surprised Why It Is Under-utilized And Well Known Across Africa Considering The Level Of Education,Professors And Educated Ministers Of Agriculture Who Have Failed To Use This Means To Solve Electricity And Fuel Scarcity Problem And Other Problems At Large. I Want To Start Reselling Biogas In Kg As Cooking Gas,is This Possible? If It Is,what Are The Requirements?Do I Need To Join An Association,register My Business With CAC? After Building A Small Scale Digester,is It Only By Cow Dungs I Would Be Able To Generate Biogas Enough For Constant Resale?

djdoxxx:
Thanks for the info...I have been carrying out so many researches on biogas production and I have come to many answers....some questions are still unanswered though. ...making money with this venture is in 4 major ways.....1) consultancy ...2) digester manufacturing and supplies.... 3) selling of biogas.... 4) selling of spare parts of biogas systems.......now, Pavore9, how do I utilise the 3rd option in a small scale.....a step by step guide would help....I guess u have a problem with how to feed the digester constantly to produce 300kg of biogas daily. thanks

djdoxxx:
Thanks for the info...I have been carrying out so many researches on biogas production and I have come to many answers....some questions are still unanswered though. ...making money with this venture is in 4 major ways.....1) consultancy ...2) digester manufacturing and supplies.... 3) selling of biogas.... 4) selling of spare parts of biogas systems.......now, Pavore9, how do I utilise the 3rd option in a small scale.....a step by step guide would help....I guess u have a problem with how to feed the digester constantly to produce 300kg of biogas daily. thanks

FarmTech:

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You may want to critically consider the cost of compression. Below are some helpful articles on biogas:
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[url="http://www.farmersjoint.com/Thread-Compressing-Biogas"]Compressing Biogas?[/url]
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[url="http://www.farmersjoint.com/blog/livestock-farming/biogas-production-avoid-failure-by-using-the-correct-carbon-nitrogen-ratio/"]Biogas Production: Avoid Failure by Using the Correct Carbon-Nitrogen Ratio[/url]
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[url="http://www.farmersjoint.com/Thread-Some-facts-About-Biogas"]Some facts About Biogas[/url]
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[url="http://www.farmersjoint.com/Thread-Comparing-Fuel-Value-of-Biogas-with-Firewood-Diesel-Petrol-Kerosene-Cow-Dung-LPG"]Comparing Fuel Value of Biogas with Firewood, Diesel, Petrol, Kerosene, Cow Dung, LPG
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[url="http://www.farmersjoint.com/Thread-Biogas-from-Chicken-Manure"]Biogas from Chicken Manure[/url]
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[url="http://www.farmersjoint.com/blog/renewable-energy/biogas-technology-types-anaerobic-digesters/"]Biogas Technology: Types of Anaerobic Digesters[/url]
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[url="http://www.farmersjoint.com/Thread-Maximum-Biogas-Yield-From-What"]Maximum Biogas Yield From What?[/url]
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[url="http://www.farmersjoint.com/Thread-Volume-of-Biogas-Needed-for-Cooking-Electricity-and-Lighting"]Volume of Biogas Needepppd for Cooking, Electricity and Lighting[/url]

Pavore9:



Filling a biogas powered tricycle.
Cooking with the biogas,

mercylicious:
There is one guy that sells biogas in investment section.
He used iron fillets to dry the gas. You can hook up with him

FarmTech:

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What is the guy doing in investment section and skipping agric section? What's his name?
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@Pavore, I see that Kenyans are going far, I'll pursue them.
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@Djd..: I'm not sure about the answer, but I think that for a start, you don't need it.

row2ray:
My question is can a regular gas cooker work with big as or not. If it can what's the easiest way to compress biogas.. and in a metal cylinder is there the possibility of explosion when left in the sun

obnelly:
Its possible to generate biogas from chicken manure 100% poultry waste without adding any other substrates this I have done before and it was a success.if you have the waste and other resources I have active bacteria that can help you to produce biogas in few days.

aquila3:
pls i need ur contact number.thanks

obnelly:


Mr.Aquila3, you can reach me on :
+2348028482859 or send e- mail to: obnelly2009@gmail.com
If you are interested and less busy we can arrange a mini workshop on how it works and a visit to my mini pilot plant in Sagamu ,Ogun State.will be an added advantage .There people can learn and see for themselves.

monchazfarms:
I design biodigester for farmers.You can contact me on:08036775261.

shakyriri:

How much for the unit in picture and how much cubic meters of gas can it generate daily pls

shakyriri:

That would be nice. My farm is around kobape abeokuta sagamu road. I desperately need the bio gas. Already importing the tarpaulins and pump n cleanser from china now