Anaerobic Gas Lift Reactor (AGR)
Introduction
A High rate biomethanation technology to treat organic solid waste for the generation of biogas and bio manure. The biogas can be pipelined and used directly for cooking
Salient Technical Features
• Low Hydraulic Residence time , High Volatile Solids Loading Rate and
• Advanced digester design: higher biogas production, High methane yield nutrient rich organic fertilizer generation, low foot print area, semi-automatic plant operation
• Technology is patented in India and Abroad
Status of Commercialization
• 500 kg to 10 tons of organic solid waste per day
• Twelve AGR plants for treatment of organic waste ranging from 500 kg/day to 5 ton/day TPD) commissioned for the generation of biogas and bio manure from organic solid waste (food waste, poultry litter, OFMSW etc.)
Major Plant Equipment and Machinery Required
• Minor equipment: Waste crusher/shredder, conveyor arrangement for loading waste into crusher, process pumps, biogas scrubber, biogas balloon, biogas compressor, biogas pressure tank, biogas flare unit/gas blower, accessories etc.
• Capital cost: INR 40 lakhs for 1 TPD capacity and INR 275 lakhs for 10 TPD capacity
Techno-Economics and Competitiveness:
• For food waste: 1 ton/day
• Biogas generation: 150 m 3 /day, can replace 3-4 LPG commercial cylinders (19 Kg each), leading to a revenue of Rs. 5400/day (@Rs. 1800/ cylinder)
• Bio-manure generation: 150 kg/day
• Land area requirement for the plant: 1200 m 2
• Manpower requirement (semi-skilled): 2 people
• Total Revenue per annum (considering 300 working days): INR 16,42,500 per annum
• Total operating cost: INR 2,42,500 per annum
• Net Revenue: Rs, 14 lakhs per annum
• Capital cost: Rs. 20 lakhs for 500 kg/day; Rs. 40 lakhs for 1 TPD; INR 275 lakhs for 10 TPD capacity
For further information please contact
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
Uppal Road, Tarnaka,
Hyderabad - 500 007
Phone: +91-40-21791623
E-mail: aau@iict.res.in
