Benefits/uses of biogas
Q. Which of the following are the benefits/uses of biogas?
1) Bio-manure is obtained
2) Improves sanitation in village
3) Reduce causes of climate change- Published on 28 Jun 16a. 1
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
The process of biogas generation is called anaerobic digestion (AD) and salient benefits of biogas technology are -
- It provides clean gaseous fuel for cooking and lighting.
- Digested slurry from biogas plants is used as enriched bio-manure to supplement the use of chemical fertilizers. The slurry bio-manure can be applied for crop production in solid, liquid or dried form.
- It improves sanitation in villages and semi -urban areas by linking sanitary toilets with biogas plants.
- Biogas Plants help in reducing the causes of climate change.
- It has the potential for leveraging livelihood development as well as tackling the issues related with health hazard associated with indoor air pollution.
