Problem 5.1 The following data are given for a family biogas digester suitable for the output of six cows the retention time is 25 days, temperature is 27° C, dry matter consumed per day per cow is 2 kg, biogas yield is 0.26 m'/kg. The efficiency of burner is 70%, methane proportion is 0.75. Assume heat of combustion of methane is 28 MJ/m'. Determine (i) the volume of biogas digester, and (ii) the power available from the digester.

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Problem 5.1 The following data are given for a family biogas digester suitable for the
output of six cows : the retention time is 25 days, temperature is 27° C, dry matter
m²,
consumed per day per cow is 2 kg, biogas yield is 0.26 m/kg. The efficiency of burner is
70%, methane proportion is 0.75. Assume heat of combustion of methane is 28 MJ/m'.
Determine (i) the volume of biogas digester, and (ii) the power available from the digester.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 5.1 The following data are given for a family biogas digester suitable for the output of six cows : the retention time is 25 days, temperature is 27° C, dry matter m², consumed per day per cow is 2 kg, biogas yield is 0.26 m/kg. The efficiency of burner is 70%, methane proportion is 0.75. Assume heat of combustion of methane is 28 MJ/m'. Determine (i) the volume of biogas digester, and (ii) the power available from the digester.
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