Some Important Terms Related To Biomass Plant

Some Important Terms Related To Biomass Plant

1. Biogas : Gaseous product consisting of methane and CO₂.
2. Biomass : Organic matter such as trees, crops, animal waste, aquatic plants which are available on renewable basis.
3. Digester : It is a sealed tank or container. In this the biological requirements of anaerobic digestion are controlled to achieve fermentation and optimize bio-gas yield.
4. Anaerobic : It is a biological activity that takes place in oxygen less environment.
5. Anaerobic digestion : A type of bacterial degradation of organic matter that occurs in the absence of oxygen methane and CO₂, gas are also produced.
6. Manure : Human faeces which are highly biodegradable and best suited for anaerobic fermentation.
7. Slurry : It is a liquid manure . It flows out through plant outlet pipe.
8. Sludge : It is precipitated solid matter that settles at the bottom of digester.
9. Retention time : Average time of remaining slurry in digester.
10. Scum : Waste material formed at the top of slurry.