Question

What is biogas? Name the major component of biogas.

Answer 1

Biogas typically refers to a mixture of different gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen

Biogas is produced under anaerobicconditions; the process is denominated as anaerobic digestion. The major constituent of biogas ismethane (55-70%), CO2 (30-45%) and some traces of gases such as H2S andammonia.

Answer 2

Biogas and its major components:

• Biogas is a clean unpolluted and the cheapest source of energy.  
• Biogas is produced by the decomposition of organic wastes under anaerobic condition.
• The organic wastes from which the biogas is produced are the agricultural wastes, manure, food waste, plant materials and animal waste.
• The primary source of biogas production is cattle dung.  
• It is also called as gobar gas and it is a renewable natural gas.
• The main components of biogas are methane and carbon-dioxide.  
• It also contains small amounts of hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen and hydrogen.
• It is burnt to generate heat and used to produce electricity in engines.

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