E n e r g y : Fuels Part III

BIO GAS Bio gas is another form of fuel. Methane, carbon dioxide CO2, hydrogen, H2, and hydrogen sulfide, H2SO4. Creating bio gas is an anaerobic process. The organic waste, such as animal manure and plant wastes contain carbohydrates, proteins, and fat material that are broken down by bacteria. The waste is soaked in water and allow the bacteria to grow. The anaerobic process is essential in making bio gas because bacteria takes the oxygen from the waste material and breaks them down. PROCESS A bio gas well can be made out of concrete. This well, or tank, is divided into two parts. One where the waste enters and one where it leaves. The bio gas from the waste material collects in a stainless steel cylindrical dome in the center. See Figure 5 for bio gas manufacturing. The concrete and stainless steel will come from the other Arda Groups.

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