Biogas Systems: Principles and Applications

Biogas Systems: Principles and Applications

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With the growing need for exploitation of non-conventional energy sources (NCES) in general and biogas technology in particular following the energy crisis that afflicted the world from 1973 onwards, growing application of scientific and engineering principles has transformed the latter into a full-fledged discipline.The book is written with a view to consolidate major developments in biogas technology that occurred during past several decades. The book may appeal to both technical and non-technical persons alike interested in the rapidly expanding field of NCES. It may especially appeal to energy planners, researchers, government officials, field workers, teachers, students and plant owners.The book starts with a detailed overview of biogas technology. It reviews in sufficient details microbiology of anaerobic fermentation process. Properties of biogas, methods for purification, compendium of plant designs, comparative biogas yield from different organic wastes and factors affecting yield are comprehensively reviewed in the book.Design procedure along with appropriate examples, construction details, and operation and maintenance of biogas plants are also fully covered. Utilisation of biogas as a cooking and lighting fuel and miscellaneous other applications including as a fuel for running internal combustion engines are adequately described. Use of plant effluent as enriched fertiliser is also comprehensively discussed. The book concludes with identification of areas for R&D endeavours and aspects relating to promotion and implementation of biogas programme.

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New Age International

New Age International

New Age International Publishers, founded in 1966, is an eminent publisher of College and professional level textbooks for Science and Technology, Medical Sciences, and Commerce & Management. Bestsellers of this publication include Control Systems Engineering by I.J. Nagrath and M Gopal, Nutrition Science by B Srilakshmi, Generation Distribution and Utilization of Electrical Energy by C.L. Wadhwa, and Modern Project Management by R.C. Mishra and Tarun Soota.
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