A technoeconomic assessment of solar-assisted biogas systems

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Energy Sources (New York); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908318808908930· OSTI ID:7158918

Bansal, N K ^[1]

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1. Centre of Energy Studies Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 (IN)

Biogas has been recognized as one of the best available renewable and decentralized sources of energy and organic fertilizer for a country like India. There is enough evidence to prove that temperature has a profound influence on the rate of biogas production. In temperate climates, where the winters are mild, solar energy systems can be effectively used to increase the temperature of the biogas digester to the desired level. This paper examines various techniques, such as a solar greenhouse on the biogas digester, a shallow solar pond water heater, insulation, and a heat exchanger, and their technoeconomic viability.

• OSTI ID: 7158918
• Journal Information: Energy Sources (New York); (USA), Journal Name: Energy Sources (New York); (USA) Vol. 10:4; ISSN 0090-8312; ISSN EGYSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
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