Published 2019-04-05
Abstract
Partheniumhysterophorus and cow dung are the two wastes which can be used to generate energy through biogas which is an alternate fuel save on the fossil fuels conventionally. In this study, the possibility was explored to determine the efficiency of lignocellosic waste from Partheniumhysterophorus blended with cow dung for a biogas yield at a laboratory scale. A different combination of cow dung and Partheniumhysterophorus were done. The digested residues were undertaken by batch-type anaerobic process, it was operated at a temperature 35°C for a period of 30 days. Gas chromatography was used to examine the different component of biogas produced by the substrate. The results indicated that lignocellosic waste blended with Partheniumhysterophorusyield methane of 24% in the combination of (50%) Partheniumhysterophorus + (50%) Cow Dung. The lignocellosic waste was analysed for total solids, volatile solids, total dissolved solids, moisture and pH content before and after the treatment for methane production in anaerobic digestion. This study thus forms an attempt in a lab scale level to use the unwanted weeds as substrates for methane production.