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Title: :  Development of a biomass digester for domestic use
PaperId: :  26357
Published in:   International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education
Publisher:   IJARIIE
e-ISSN:   2395-4396
Volume/Issue:    Volume 11 Issue 2 2025
DUI:    16.0415/IJARIIE-26357
Licence: :   IJARIIE is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Author NameAuthor Institute
Obadiegwu Bright NnebuikeFederal University of Technology Minna
Ojatta Emmanuel OjotekomiFederal University of Technology Minna

Abstract

Renewable energy systems
Biomass digester, anaerobic digestion, biogas, cooking fuel from cow dung, anaerobic digestion of cow dung, Biogas production, anaerobic digestion, biogas purification, waste-to-energy conversion, clean cooking-fuel, biogas purification. biodigester, methane production, mesophilic digestion, Thermophilic digestion
This study presents the development of a 250-litre high-density polyethylene biogas digester integrated with a multi-stage purification system, designed for decentralised household energy applications. The system utilised 92.5 kg of fresh cattle dung mixed with 49.5 kg of water (1.87:1 ratio), maintaining a 165-litre working volume (66% capacity) under mesophilic conditions (26-32°C). A comprehensive monitoring protocol was implemented, recording temperature, pressure, and daily biogas production using a calibrated pressure gauge and measuring the volume of the flexible storage chamber. The digestion process exhibited characteristic phases of microbial adaptation, with biogas production reaching 140 litres on day 26, representing the system's peak daily output. The three-stage purification unit effectively treated the raw biogas by using iron fillings for the removal of hydrogen sulphide, water scrubber for ammonia and silica gel for absorption of moisture, producing fuel suitable for domestic applications. System performance was enhanced through several design innovations: (1) a reinforced gas holder capable of sustaining pressures up to 236 kPa, (2) optimised slurry mixing through periodic manual agitation, (3) the addition of calcium carbide as a catalyst increases the methane content of the produced gas, and (4) integrated safety features including pressure relief valves and a separate gas storage system from the digester. The purified biogas demonstrated consistent combustion characteristics in standard cooking tests, with a rich blue flame indicating a high burning temperature. These results validate the technical feasibility of small-scale anaerobic digestion systems using locally available materials. The study provides empirical data on operational parameters and production time lines that can inform future designs. While demonstrating successful biogas generation, the work also identifies opportunities for improvement through enhanced mixing mechanisms and temperature control. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on appropriate renewable energy technologies for rural communities, offering a model for sustainable waste-to-energy conversion.

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IJARIIE Obadiegwu Bright Nnebuike, and Ojatta Emmanuel Ojotekomi. "Development of a biomass digester for domestic use" International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education Volume 11 Issue 2 2025 Page 3018-3025
MLA Obadiegwu Bright Nnebuike, and Ojatta Emmanuel Ojotekomi. "Development of a biomass digester for domestic use." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education 11.2(2025) : 3018-3025.
APA Obadiegwu Bright Nnebuike, & Ojatta Emmanuel Ojotekomi. (2025). Development of a biomass digester for domestic use. International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(2), 3018-3025.
Chicago Obadiegwu Bright Nnebuike, and Ojatta Emmanuel Ojotekomi. "Development of a biomass digester for domestic use." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 2 (2025) : 3018-3025.
Oxford Obadiegwu Bright Nnebuike, and Ojatta Emmanuel Ojotekomi. 'Development of a biomass digester for domestic use', International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 2, 2025, p. 3018-3025. Available from IJARIIE, https://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Development_of_a_biomass_digester_for_domestic_use_ijariie26357.pdf (Accessed : ).
Harvard Obadiegwu Bright Nnebuike, and Ojatta Emmanuel Ojotekomi. (2025) 'Development of a biomass digester for domestic use', International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(2), pp. 3018-3025IJARIIE [Online]. Available at: https://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Development_of_a_biomass_digester_for_domestic_use_ijariie26357.pdf (Accessed : )
IEEE Obadiegwu Bright Nnebuike, and Ojatta Emmanuel Ojotekomi, "Development of a biomass digester for domestic use," International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 3018-3025, Mar-App 2025. [Online]. Available: https://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Development_of_a_biomass_digester_for_domestic_use_ijariie26357.pdf [Accessed : ].
Turabian Obadiegwu Bright Nnebuike, and Ojatta Emmanuel Ojotekomi. "Development of a biomass digester for domestic use." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education [Online]. volume 11 number 2 ().
Vancouver Obadiegwu Bright Nnebuike, and Ojatta Emmanuel Ojotekomi. Development of a biomass digester for domestic use. International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education [Internet]. 2025 [Cited : ]; 11(2) : 3018-3025. Available from: https://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Development_of_a_biomass_digester_for_domestic_use_ijariie26357.pdf
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