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| Importance of Biogas Utilization as Alternative Source in an Energy Deficit Economy |
Preye K. Nimame, Ibiamina P. Nimame, Raymond A. Ekemube
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Abstract:
Statistics has shown that the use of biogas for power generation will be the next biggest deal in the entire world. Various countries have started designing various biogas plants to generate the needed methane gas. Families in Africa have started to feel energy shortages, traditional fuels such as wood biomass and coal are harder to obtain and the fuel far expensive. The federal government of Nigeria through the ministry of environment intends to install more biogas plant in different part of the country. Since statistic has shown that the number of cows in Nigeria and the amount of dung generated will equate enough amounts to generate the needed energy to power the country's household and facilities. justification for the need for biodigester will be mentioned and potential in Nigeria not forgetting the steps other African countries have taken and the need for Nigeria to key into this projects. Knowing fully well that the cattle and material needed for the generation of biogas are fully available in Nigeria and the huge gains that Nigeria stands to benefit if we get fully involved in production of biodigester. Comparison of dung and crude oil with respect to their present cost availability and production variables to justify the need for the use of cow dung. To confirm if cow dung has the necessary microbes to generate the said biogas, microbial analysis of dung collected from our local cows will be done to confirm that biogas can be generated hence the use of the said dung. It has been revealed statistically that the use of biogas will be more beneficiary in terms of better economic usage both in power generation and environmental friendliness.
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