Experimental Investigation Of The Effect Of Agricultural Waste Composition On The Rate Of Biogas Production

Shyamal Prajapati; Dr. Rakesh Bhandari; Prof. (Dr.) Dipesh Patel; Nikul Patel

doi:10.69980/redvet.v25i1S.2499

Shyamal Prajapati Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sangam University, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India
Dr. Rakesh Bhandari Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Sangam University, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India
Prof. (Dr.) Dipesh Patel Principal, D. A. Degree Engineering and Technology, Mahemdavad, Gujarat, India
Nikul Patel Assistant Professor, D. A. Degree Engineering and Technology, Mahemdavad, Gujarat, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1S.2499

Keywords: Biogas, Banana plant, agricultural waste, anaerobic digestion (AD), alternate fuel

Abstract

In modern lifestyles, people rely heavily on technological gadgets to streamline daily operations. These devices depend entirely on electricity, causing consumption metrics to rise daily. Because a major portion of global electricity is produced via fossil fuels, this reliance leads to severe environmental pollution and escalating fuel costs over time. An indirect and sustainable solution to this crisis lies in engineering highly efficient alternate fuels, such as biogas generated from degradable waste streams. Furthermore, the nutrient-rich digestate byproduct of this process serves as a potent agricultural fertilizer. To optimize the technology, biogas plants must be manufactured with highly efficient designs. Various operational parameters uniquely influence the overall biogas production rate, meaning running conditions must be carefully balanced. Critical variables such as operating temperature, water content, slurry pH, and organic loading rate (OLR) dictate the system's maximum output velocity. Agricultural solid residues, particularly banana plant waste, currently pose massive disposal and environmental challenges for farmers. Anaerobic digestion (AD) provides an ideal pathway to convert this unproductive agricultural waste into high-value clean energy. Despite its clear advantages, advanced technical innovations and widespread awareness of this technology remain relatively limited. This study analyzes existing literature to establish optimal parameter boundaries and investigates preliminary experimental trials assessing banana waste digestion kinetics.

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