ENERGY GENERATING BIOPLANT

Experimental miniature model (Prototype) of an energy generating bio plant.

Step 1 Production of methane by decomposing matter. Matter (mainly manure) is kept in a container for a few days to decompose. The decomposition causes generation of a combustible gas called Methane.

Step 2 Combustion of methane to produce fire. The methane that is generated is let out from an outlet pipe connected to a tyre tube via a gas valve. The inflation of the tyre tube indicates that the gas is successfully coming out and there is no major leak.

Step 3 Boiling water to produce vapours. Because of the combustibility and volatility of the gas it burns rapidly and catches fire. Above the fire is another container having water. As the water is heated, the water vapours come out from an outlet pipe.

Step 4 Rotation of fan due to vapours (Like windmill) In front of the outlet pipe a fan is constructed attached to a motor. As the vapours strike the fan, it starts rotating.

Step 5 Connecting a dynamo or a generator to it to produce electricity. Due to rotation of fan the dynamo or generator that is connected to it can help us to obtain a Direct Current.

Precautions 1. Do not inhale methane gas as its very harmful. 2. Carefully handle the fire. 3. All the outlet and inlet pipes need to be sealed properly to avoid leakage of gas. 3. Only biodegradable material can be used to as the matter used to generate methane.