Kinetics and Benefits of Methanogenesis of Poultry Manure to Biogas in Terms of Energy and Emissions

Abstract

Biogas has the potential to lessen dependency on fossil fuels while simultaneously increasing access to energy in rural areas. This technique is highly important in rural regions, where energy crises are common. Biogas can be utilized in the home for cooking and heating, as well as converted into electricity for industrial usage. At Sriya Farm, Avalamarakalaghatta Village, Mulbagal Taluka, Kolar, this study was conducted to determine the viability of using poultry litter for biogas production and energy generation. The amount of waste generated by poultry farms was calculated, and technology for converting waste into biogas was addressed. Finally, the quantity of electricity produced from poultry waste was determined. Daily feeding of 5-6 tonnes of chicken litter resulted in the generation of 680 units of energy per day. From this, 50 kW biogas power was generated which is used for working for 10-12 hours per day. The adoption of this technology saves 113970 L of diesel per year and 78926 kg of equivalent LPG per year. The project costs Rs. 59.00 lakhs and has a payback period of 1.96 years, meeting all of the industry's energy needs.