Abstract

Construction and Installation of Domestic Biogas Plant in Abebech Gobena Research Center, Birbirsa, West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia

Author(s): Tale Ayele, Asaye Geddafa, Biyansa Chimdi, Achalu Hirpho, Dejene Kuru, Tamiru Adugna, Mulgeta Negeries

The objective of this manual is to describe the construction steps and operation of biogas plant.  The manual of report concerns with the constructions of the domestic biogas plants as well as the small and household units. It provides a clear description of the structures and constructions of the anaerobic digesters and the used building materials. Ultimately, this report manual answers an important question: how to build a domestic biogas plant, and what are the construction steps? Undertaking the project, the manual designates carrying out the excavation (digging) works, construction of standard bio-digester, inlet tank, outlet tank and slurry pit, selecting best construction materials, and technology installation.