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Write a short note biogas

The mixture of combustible gases obtained by the bacterial degradation of cattle dung (or any other suitable biomass) in the absence of air is called biogas. Biogas is obtained by the anaerobic fermentation of animal and agricultural wastes such as cattle dung kitchen waste etc.

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What are the uses of biogas ?

Dung and any domestic / agriculture waste are mixed with water in the mixing tank. The slury so obtained is fed into the digester through the inlet chamber. Gradually, an anaerobic fermentation sets in and the biogas is produced.

By |2011-01-01T08:23:32+00:00January 1, 2011|Chemistry|Comments Off on What are the uses of biogas ?

What is Biogas?

Biogas is a mixture of methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen (H2) and hydrogen sulphide (H2S). It contains about 65% methane which as an excellent fuel. Biogas is obtained by the anaerobic fermentation of animal and plant wastes in the presence of water.

By |2010-12-30T20:42:41+00:00December 30, 2010|Geography|Comments Off on What is Biogas?
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