Biogas Plant Based on Eucalyptus Leaves

Introduction

A national research organisation is offering a technology for biogas plant based on eucalyptus leaves. This is a floating gas holder type plant. It consists of a circular digester, gas holder, the feed inlet which opens at the bottom of the digester and outlet provided near the top of the digester. Stirrers are provided for stirring and scum breaking. Soaking chambers are required to soak the leaves prior to feeding into the digester.The biogas production rate is 0.2 litre/digester volume and yield is 145 litres/kg of naturally dried leaves. The methane in biogas is 70-75%.

Marketing of the manufactured product: Marketing should be done by the licensee.

Biogas : The technology is suitable for a farm where eucalyptus plantation is raised. The fuel gas is ideal for engine shaft power and thermal applications.

The plant is easy to opearte and maintain. Two such plant has been installed in the field.

Stage of Development: Commercialised

Transfer Forms: Know-how, Technical cooperation

Main Application: Energy

Contact:

Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises
APCTT Building, Qutub Institutional Area
P.O. Box – 4575
New Delhi – 110016, India
Tel.: 91—26864501, 26856276, 2696619/521
Fax : 91-11-26856274
E-mail : tbse@apctt.org