Research Article

Investigation of Biogas Energy Yield from Local Food Waste and Integration of Biogas Digester and Baking Stove for Injera Preparation: A Case Study in the University of Gondar Student Cafeteria

Table 5

Basic information on the physical properties of the substances [6].

No.TypeQuantity

1Density of food waste1160 kg/m3
2Density of human waste1000 kg/m3
4Water content of the human manure90%
5Water content of urine94%
6Organic content of food waste85%
7Energy content of biogas38 MJ/m3
8Gas production rate from human waste0.078 m3/kg
9Gas production rate from food waste0.05 m3/kg
10Retention time from food waste24 days