Unnat Bharat Abhiyan SRMIST: UBA SEG Project

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2qq00b1Zb_wv-gJl-Ec8pmplNaILp-OhfNZSGMohYZNPO9OF93lCDskgptAIWWhX4GcgwCd1ouDsD8j68tdErx7Udxxwm4iYRk_hUYZ5SPn8JZytDECDBN1UNBMpouSkaw6QHcj0AJwbLJXa7AA3mpnYI5Yq98cpeZd5sicgd5VqVqzW-i26XnxpuvE/s1197/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="1023" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2qq00b1Zb_wv-gJl-Ec8pmplNaILp-OhfNZSGMohYZNPO9OF93lCDskgptAIWWhX4GcgwCd1ouDsD8j68tdErx7Udxxwm4iYRk_hUYZ5SPn8JZytDECDBN1UNBMpouSkaw6QHcj0AJwbLJXa7AA3mpnYI5Yq98cpeZd5sicgd5VqVqzW-i26XnxpuvE/w341-h400/4.jpg" width="341" /></a></div><p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 20.75pt; margin-right: 30.85pt; margin-top: 11.55pt; margin: 11.55pt 30.85pt 0in 20.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 13.8pt;">In recent years Food waste is the major problem arises in the environment;
India is handling 68.7 tons of food
wastes per household. It is proven that food waste occupies major part of the
Municipal solid wastes because of the easy disposal
in landfills and dumping yards. According to Food and Agricultural organization (FAO), Due to
inefficient supply and fragmented food chain nearly 40% of food is wasted in India every
year. The current
method followed to handle food wastes is and landfills and incineration,
though this method will have environment and economic issues. Landfilling
method can create leachate under the soil which could easily pollute the
quality of water and soil, and the releasing of methane is a major
greenhouse gas and pave way for global
warming which is 84 times more powerful than carbon-dioxide. The usage of fossil fuels
and the effect of greenhouse gases (GHGs) on the
environment have initiated research efforts into the production of alternative
fuels from bioresources. In this context, biogas from waste and residues can
play a critical role in the energy future.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 20.75pt; margin-right: 30.85pt; margin-top: 11.55pt; margin: 11.55pt 30.85pt 0in 20.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 13.8pt;">Objectives:<p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 20.75pt; margin-right: 30.85pt; margin-top: 11.55pt; margin: 11.55pt 30.85pt 0in 20.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 13.8pt;"><ol><li>Bulleted list of objectives, Pls add more rows as required</li><li>To design a multiphase anaerobic digester
for waste treatment.</li><li>Operational parameters and Additives of the
digester should be Identified</li><li>Hydraulic retention time of the
digester should be reduced.</li><li>To fabricate a bio-digestive stove with
methane collection bag</li></ol><div style="text-indent: -12.0667px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1JZSn9a-vAHjYd48DixjL_RybUvsnsOIG065sKj3TkRPB_onU0Ai5V5WteZwU6o21cmN2A6KFtMhyqMEsCiThC43YoF_WvxzeDFTk0GbhSJDF9FTNOdkwmSm9x2gGSyx4Te9aIesVJPjeoHUSfeZ2ogbekN592K8Lvr7r0o_ufq3CvKtT8Nl333CAvQ/s421/1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="222" data-original-width="421" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1JZSn9a-vAHjYd48DixjL_RybUvsnsOIG065sKj3TkRPB_onU0Ai5V5WteZwU6o21cmN2A6KFtMhyqMEsCiThC43YoF_WvxzeDFTk0GbhSJDF9FTNOdkwmSm9x2gGSyx4Te9aIesVJPjeoHUSfeZ2ogbekN592K8Lvr7r0o_ufq3CvKtT8Nl333CAvQ/w400-h211/1.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 73.95pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.8pt; margin: 6.8pt 0in 0in 73.95pt; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; tab-stops: 73.95pt; text-indent: -9.05pt;"> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 31.3pt; margin-right: 45.3pt; margin-top: 6.8pt; margin: 6.8pt 45.3pt 0in 31.3pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 14.65pt;">The biogas project has been successfully implemented
and is now fully operational. The digester is continuously processing kitchen waste collected from school students, which serves as the primary
feedstock. The project has achieved a good yield of methane, confirming
the effectiveness of the anaerobic digestion process. The biogas produced
is of sufficient quality and quantity to be used for cooking
purposes within the school. This sustainable approach not
only provides a renewable energy source but also helps in managing kitchen
waste efficiently. The system is expected to continue producing methane
consistently, ensuring a reliable supply for the school's cooking needs.<div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-bsIHhfiZ1pIzsQbnbLHC7CcqSYEvMlYzBksb6BGLOYzJZKrpvEele0rFZigZhG50Ve5cZjz52cNzv34wI0-RAK5LSBwo2vndPdxFeqqkfECrRbzRU7ozg3OWuHpPLHXSK67j2kuh2ITZdsOfBjqYcw2Yl8kqfo9KhKHMphXv6vC_jAMmuXoaX8til0/s1200/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="1200" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-bsIHhfiZ1pIzsQbnbLHC7CcqSYEvMlYzBksb6BGLOYzJZKrpvEele0rFZigZhG50Ve5cZjz52cNzv34wI0-RAK5LSBwo2vndPdxFeqqkfECrRbzRU7ozg3OWuHpPLHXSK67j2kuh2ITZdsOfBjqYcw2Yl8kqfo9KhKHMphXv6vC_jAMmuXoaX8til0/w400-h211/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 31.3pt; margin-right: 45.3pt; margin-top: 6.8pt; margin: 6.8pt 45.3pt 0in 31.3pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 14.65pt;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgL1R1f0t7NZPW0MhmUUdQBscZM326hBZwHCiKkMr3U_MNOp3RcPDYz6cWnekcX5ssSjy1_sCx17kdkLAuqNrhTtPOVr4qek_Q0CdBQrPLPkrnmazcedrA6PU67nQ5_v33AACU9YrmG4fc3rhFU-STFVGyy5czR_id3WS30yQv8YhAfYYljP7Ian4yS4/s899/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="899" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgL1R1f0t7NZPW0MhmUUdQBscZM326hBZwHCiKkMr3U_MNOp3RcPDYz6cWnekcX5ssSjy1_sCx17kdkLAuqNrhTtPOVr4qek_Q0CdBQrPLPkrnmazcedrA6PU67nQ5_v33AACU9YrmG4fc3rhFU-STFVGyy5czR_id3WS30yQv8YhAfYYljP7Ian4yS4/w640-h392/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 18.95pt; margin-right: 38.45pt; margin-top: .05pt; margin: 0.05pt 38.45pt 0in 18.95pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 27pt;">The biogas project, aimed at converting kitchen waste
from school students into a sustainable energy source, has been successfully
completed. The project involved the installation and commissioning of a biogas
digester that processes organic waste to produce methane, which is now being
utilized for cooking purposes in the school.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 18.95pt; margin-right: 38.45pt; margin-top: .05pt; margin: 0.05pt 38.45pt 0in 18.95pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 27pt;"> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 18.95pt; margin-right: 38.3pt; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 38.3pt 0in 18.95pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 27.1pt;">The biogas system was designed to handle the daily
kitchen waste generated by the school. It has been configured to operate efficiently with the specific
type and quantity
of waste available. Since its implementation, the system has
consistently produced a reliable amount of methane. This has significantly
reduced the school's reliance on traditional cooking fuels, providing a more
sustainable and cost-effective alternative. The project includes a long-term
maintenance plan, community engagement strategies, and a financial model to
ensure its continued success post-completion. The project not only addresses
waste management but also contributes to environmental education and sustainability
within the school community. With the completion of this project, the school
is now equipped with a functional, eco-friendly energy solution that will benefit
both the environment and the students for years to
come.<p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 18.95pt; margin-right: 38.3pt; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 38.3pt 0in 18.95pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 27.1pt;"> Project
Impact<o:p></o:p><h1 style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 38.85pt; text-indent: -18.1pt;">1.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">      Output of the project (activities carried
out - Quantity of waste collected etc.,)<o:p></o:p></h1><div>The biogas
project has yielded
significant results through
its daily operations, providing both a sustainable waste management solution and a reliable
source of renewable energy for the school.<o:p></o:p><ul><li>The project successfully collects approximately 4 kg of food waste each day from the school's kitchen.
This waste, primarily composed
of leftover food from students' meals, includes organic
materials such as fruit and vegetable scraps, grains, and small amounts
of dairy products. This regular and consistent collection process ensures a steady supply of feedstock for the biogas
digester.</li><li>The project has demonstrated consistent performance, with daily operations running
smoothly. The system's ability to handle the daily influx of waste and
produce usable methane
on an ongoing basis is a testament to its successful implementation.</li><li>Beyond energy production, the project also serves as an educational tool, teaching students
about renewable energy, waste
management, and environmental sustainability.</li></ul>Outcomes
of the project (objectives achieved-
1000kg of waste is converted into biogas,
100 kg is converted etc.,)<ul><li>Through theoretical
calculations based on the type and quantity of feedstock, the project has
estimated a methane production of nearly
180 m³. While this figure is not an exact measured value, it provides a robust indication of the system's capacity to convert organic
waste into biogas.</li><li>The methane produced is of sufficient quality for
practical use, with a high enough methane content to be effectively utilized as
a cooking fuel. This reflects the system's efficiency in maintaining the
necessary conditions for optimal biogas production.</li><li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> The methane generated is burned daily, providing a
clean and sustainable energy source for the school’s cooking needs. This replaces
or supplements traditional cooking fuels, contributing to reduced energy costs
and a smaller carbon footprint for the school.</li></ul></div><p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 31.3pt; margin-right: 45.3pt; margin-top: 6.8pt; margin: 6.8pt 45.3pt 0in 31.3pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 14.65pt;"> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 73.95pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.8pt; margin: 6.8pt 0in 0in 73.95pt; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; tab-stops: 73.95pt; text-indent: -9.05pt;"> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 73.95pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.8pt; margin: 6.8pt 0in 0in 73.95pt; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; tab-stops: 73.95pt; text-indent: -9.05pt;">

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