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Biogas

CSEF · 2011 Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)

Alex P. Junge · Clear Creek School, Grass Valley, Nevada County

Overview

Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment was to determine which type of biomass created the most biogas. The experiment consisted 5 types of biomass, dead plant material,grass clippings, cow manure, chicken manure and food scraps. Methods/Materials Built 5 digesters using 20Lt collapsible water containers with miscellaneous fittings. Each digester was partially filled with biomass and water. the air was then removed to create anaerobic digestion. Results The Food scraps created the most biogas. Conclusions/Discussion The food scraps must have the most actice nutrients so to produce the greatest amount of biogas.

Summary statement

The experiment is to test 5 diferent biomass materials to determine which produced the most biogas.

Help received

Dad helped built digesters and supervise my measuring the biogas produced. He also helped burn off the biogas

Competition history

  • CSEF 2011 Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) · Entry J0217

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