Biogas technology in Nigeria. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Isaac Nathaniel Itodo, Eli Jidere Bala, Abubakar Sani Sambo.
• Authors: Itodo, Isaac Nathaniel; Bala, Eli Jidere; Sambo, A. S (Abubakar Sani), 1955-
• Contents: Chapter 1: Biogas as a Renewable Energy ; 1.1 Renewable Energy in Nigeria; 1.2 Biomass Energy; 1.3 Biofuels; 1.4 Biogas Technology Chapter 2: Planning for a Biogas Plant ; 2.1 Determining the Energy Demand; 2.2 Determining the Biogas Production; 2.3 Balancing Gas Production and Demand; 2.4 A Planning Guide; 2.5 Checklist for Building a Biogas Plant Chapter 3: Economic Analysis and User Evaluation of Biogas Plants ; 3.1 Economic Analysis of Biogas Plants; 3.2 User Evaluation of Biogas Plants Chapter 4: Determining the Acceptance of Biogas Plants ; 4.1 Determining Factors of Acceptance for Biogas Plants Chapter 5: Production and Purification of Biogas ; 5.1 The Anaerobic Digestion Process; 5.2 Factors Affecting Biogas Production; 5.3 Methods of Improving Biogas Production; 5.4 Purification of Biogas Chapter 6: Biogas Plants ; 6.1 The Floating drum Plant; 6.2 The Fixed Dome Plant; 6.3 The Balloon Plant; 6.4 Storage of Biogas Chapter 7: Design of Biogas Plants ; 7.1 Design analysis of a Floating-Drum Plant; 7.2 Volume of the Gasholder; 7.3 Scaling of the Gasholder; 7.4 Dimensions of the Floating-Drum Plant; 7.5 Size of a Fixed-Dome Plant; 7.6 Design of a Floating Drum Biogas Plant (Sample Calculation) Chapter 8: Construction of Biogas Plants ; 8.1 Pre-construction Considerations; 8.2 Construction of Plant; 8.3 Checking for Gas Leak Chapter 9: Operating a Biogas Plant ; 9.1 Start-up of the Plant; 9.2 Regulating Plant Operating Pressure; 9.3 Maintenance and Repair of Plant; 9.4 Safety and Health Considerations; 9.5 Safety and Health Audit of Biogas Plants Chapter 10: Biogas Stove ; 10.1 Description of Biogas Stove; 10.2 Design of Biogas Stove Chapter 11: Utilization of Biogas and Effluent from Biogas Plants; 11.1 Heating and Cooking; 11.2 Electricity; 11.3 Automotive Fuel in Internal Combustion Engine; 11.4 Utilization of Effluent Slurry from Biogas Plants Chapter 12: Renewable Energy Policies and Standards in Nigeria; 12.1 Energy Policies and Standards in Nigeria; 12.2 Renewable Energy Standards in Nigeria Chapter 13: A Biogas Curriculum for Nigerian Schools ; 13.1 Biogas Courses; 13.2 Course Synopsis;
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 665.776; Biogas -- Nigeria
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000521719; 9781000521672; 9781003241959
• Related ISBNs: 9781032149561
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