Question

What is biomass ? Name the reaction that takes place in the biogas plant. Write all four main constiuents of biogas

Answer 1

Biomass is defined as a residue of living matter and is also a reliable source of renewable energy.

The energy which is generated by biomass is known as Bio-energy.

Biogas is a mixture of gases that is produced by the anaerobic degradation of biomass in the absence of oxygen but in the presence of water.

The main component of biogas is methane. The biogas generated is known to be a good source of fuel for domestic use as the fuel is clean and it has a high calorie count.