TOPIC: BIOGAS PLANT
PRESENTED BY: DEVENDRA
KUSHWAHA
ENROLLMENT NO. -23UEE110
GUIDED BY: MR. S.S. RAJESH
DEBNATH
Title: Biogas Plant: Sustainable
Energy from Waste
Slide 1: Title Subtitle: Harnessing Green
Slide Energy for a Better Future
Presented by : Devendra
Kushwaha
Slide 2: Introduction to Biogas
Definition: Biogas is a renewable energy source
produced by the anaerobic digestion of organic matter
Composition: Methane , Carbon Dioxide , and traces of
other gases
Key Sources: Agricultural waste, food waste, manure,
sewage sludge, municipal waste
Slide 3: How Biogas is
Produced
▪ Anaerobic Digestion Process
▪ Hydrolysis: Breakdown of complex
organic molecules
▪ Acidogenesis: Conversion of sugars and
amino acids into volatile fatty acids
▪ Acetogenesis: Formation of acetic acid,
CO2, and hydrogen
▪ Methanogenesis: Conversion of acetic
acid into methane and CO
Digester: A sealed tank where anaerobic
digestion takes place
Inlet for Organic Waste: Where raw materials
Slide 4: are fed into the digester
Components Gas Holder: Collects the biogas produced
of a Biogas during digestion
Plant Outlet for Digestate: The residual material
used as fertilizer
Gas Utilization System: For storage,
purification, and usage of the biogas
Continuous Flow Plants: Waste is continuously
fed, producing a constant gas flow
Slide 5: Batch Plants: Organic material is added in
batches, and the gas is collected after a set
Types of period
Biogas Fixed Dome Plants: A fixed tank with a gas
Plants collector on top
Floating Drum Plants: A floating gas drum rises
and falls with gas production
Renewable Energy Source:
Reduces dependence on fossil
fuels
Waste Management: Converts
Slide 6: organic waste into energy and
reduces landfill
Advantages of
Biogas Plants Environmental Benefits: Cuts
greenhouse gas emissions and
reduces air and water pollution
Produces Organic Fertilizer: The
byproduct, digestate, is nutrient-
rich and can be used in
agriculture
High Initial Costs: Setup and infrastructure
investments can be expensive
Slide 7: Requires Large Volumes of Organic Waste: May
not be viable in areas without consistent waste
Challenges streams
in Biogas Gas Purification Needs: Biogas contains
Production impurities that need to be removed for certain
applications
Temperature Sensitivity: Biogas production can
slow down in cold climates
Electricity Generation: Biogas can power
generators for electricity
Slide 8: Heating: Methane can be burned directly
for heating or cooking
Biogas Plant
Applications Transportation: Biogas can be upgraded
to biomethane for use in vehicles
Fertilizer Production: Digestate is an
organic fertilizer for agriculture
Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions:
Biogas plants help in reducing methane
emissions from organic waste
Carbon Neutral Energy Source: Biogas
Slide 9: uses the carbon that plants absorbed
Environmental during growth
Impact of
Biogas Plants Wastewater Treatment: Effective in treating
organic pollutants in wastewater
Reduction in Deforestation: Biogas as an
alternative to wood fuel reduces the need
for deforestation
Countries Leading in Biogas Production:
Germany, China, India, and Sweden
Slide 10:
Global
Biogas Policies: Government incentives and
subsidies to promote renewable energy
Adoption of
Biogas Community-Level Plants: Small-scale biogas
plants implemented in rural areas
Technology
Commercial-Scale Plants: Large facilities
used in urban areas and industries for waste
management and energy production
Improved Technology: Ongoing research
into more efficient digesters and gas
utilization
Slide 11: Integration with Other Renewables: Biogas
can complement solar, wind, and
Future of hydropower
Biogas Circular Economy: Biogas plants play a
Technology critical role in waste-to-energy transitions
Biogas for Carbon Sequestration: Future
potential to capture and store carbon
Summary: Biogas plants provide a
sustainable, renewable energy solution that
helps manage waste, reduce emissions,
and produce valuable byproducts
Slide 12:
Conclusion Call to Action: Encouraging further
development, investment, and public
support for biogas technology to create a
greener future
