Biogas Flashcards

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What temperature do biogas generators work best at?

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Around 30 degrees. The process is exothermic which means if you put some energy at the beginning and you have a well insulated biogas generator they can work anywhere. This is why they are underground normally.

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How is bio gas made?

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It is formed when bacteria break down plant material or waste products of animals in anaerobic conditions

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What are advantages and disadvantages of building the biogas generators underground?

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An advantage is that they are well insulated so when it gets colder there won’t be as much of an effect. A disadvantage is that it is more expensive then building it on land

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