Production of biogas from water hyacinth: effect of subtrate concentration, particle size and incubation period

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  • J H Y Katima Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35131 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract

A study was conducted, at constant temperature, to determine the effect of substrate concentration, particle size and incubation time on biogas production from water hyacinth. Substrate concentration was varied between 5-30 g/l of water, particle size between <1 mm - 3 mm and incubation period between 1-6 days. The maximum methane prodction of 72.53% v/v at substrate concentration of 25 g/1 and particle size less than 1 mm for water hyacinth shoots was achieved after five days of incubation. However, for the whole water hyacinth plant, methane content was 65.67% v/v at the same conditions. 

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2021-04-18

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Vol. 27 No. 1 (2001)

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