Design Parameters |
Parameter Value |
pH |
6-7 |
Digestion temperature |
20-35 |
Retention time (HRT) |
40 - 100 days |
Biogas energy content |
6 kWh/m3 |
Gas production per kg of human excreta |
0.020-0.028 m3 |
Gas requirement for cooking |
0.2 - 0.3 m3 person |
Gas requirement for lighting one lamp |
0.1 -0.15 m3/hr |
Source: Werner, Stohr ami Hccs (1989) |