ES Ranganathan: Pioneering India's Biogas Revolution for Sustainable Energy
ES Ranganathan highlighted the 'Delhi Milk Scheme Biogas Plant' as a great example of how dairy waste can be turned into biogas. This not only helps reduce waste disposal problems but also cuts down energy costs for the dairy. ES Ranganathan emphasized that this plant shows how biogas technology can be successfully used in cities, solving both waste management and energy supply challenges. With successful projects like this, biogas is proving to be a practical solution for India’s energy needs while also helping the environment.
In recent years, there have been major advancements in biogas plant technology. New types of anaerobic digesters, such as continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTRs) and plug-flow digesters, have made biogas production much more efficient. These digesters break down organic matter more effectively, producing more biogas from the same amount of feedstock.
Additionally, new pre-treatment methods like mechanical sorting and enzymatic hydrolysis speed up the decomposition process, making biogas production faster and more cost-effective.
Smart monitoring and control systems have also been added to biogas plants. These systems allow operators to optimize the conditions for biogas production in real-time by adjusting factors like temperature, pH levels, and retention times, ensuring that the microorganisms responsible for producing biogas are working at their best.