Chinese Biogas Manometer

At a glance..

A manometer is a tool used to measure the pressure inside the biogas pit; it is simple in construction and easy to make. Learn more here.

The details..

'Biogas Technology: A Practical Handbook' is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about constructing, maintaining and using biogas plants in your home or community. The authors, P.N.Kapur and S.L.Jain are experts in the field of renewable energy technologies with decades of experience between them.

The book starts off by explaining what biogas is, its composition and properties before moving onto the different types of digesters available for construction such as floating drum type digester or fixed dome type digester.

One important aspect covered in this handbook is checking the pressure inside the biogas pit using a manometer which can help ensure safety when dealing with methane gas leaks from poorly constructed pits.The authors also provide detailed instructions on how to make a manometer at home along with tips on how to check watertightness and airtightness.

Overall 'Biogas Technology: A Practical Handbook' serves as an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about sustainable living practices through harnessing renewable energy sources like Biogases.