Published 2002 | Version v1
Journal article

Covering Materials for Anaerobic Digesters Producing Biogas

  • 1. Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2373 Makurdi, (Nigeria)

Description

The suitability of foam, concrete and clay soil as covering material on anaerobic digesters producing biogas was investigated using four batch-type digesters of 20 litres volume. The methane yield from the digesters was of the order: foam >control> concrete > clay soil. The digester covered with foam had the highest methane yield, best temperature control and most favourable pH conditions. It is most suitable as cover material on anaerobic digesters

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
1,2
Journal Page Range
p. 48-52
ISSN
1115-0610

INIS

Country of Publication
Nigeria
Country of Input or Organization
Nigeria
INIS RN
34085197
Subject category
S09: BIOMASS FUELS;
Descriptors DEI
ANAEROBIC DIGESTION; BIOGAS PROCESS; BIOMASS; BIOMASS CONVERSION PLANTS; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Descriptors DEC
ANAEROBIC DIGESTION; BIOCONVERSION; DIGESTION; ENERGY SOURCES; INDUSTRIAL PLANTS; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES