Economics of gobar gas

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6275480

Pang, A; Shrestha, P C; Fulford, D

This series of reports follows a sequence necessary to start and run a biogas project. The first provides and introduction to biogas, its costs, and its yields. Its use will conserve forests, create clean, healthy fuel and fertilizer, and save Nepal foreign exchange. The feasibility study considered water and dung supply, degree of cooperation among the affected villagers, the need for the plant, and intangibles such as erosion control. The initial survey investigates the community social situation, needs, and cooperation. The Gobar Gas company had had personnel problems which decreased service, but the problems were being worked out. The project has been highly successful. The 11 Chinese plants worked well with no leaks from the cement but the gas valves leaked. The scum breaker also caused problems. The high quality plaster work required is the greatest hindrance.

• Research Organization: Development and Consulting Services, Butwal (Nepal)
• OSTI ID: 6275480
• Report Number(s): PB-83-166694
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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