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Biogas Powered Cars Vs. Electric Cars

It is common knowledge that both electric and biogas(BioCNG) powered vehicles are good for the environment and cheaper to run than the petroleum-driven ones. This makes many eco-enthusiasts debate about which of the two reigns supreme. With large-scale manufacturers such as Tesla and Nissan supporting electric cars, people may get tempted to switch to the voltaic team, but BioCNG powered cars have their own benefits. One of the main benefits of refining biogas via biogas upgrading is that it allows you to convert your petrol or diesel fueled car into a bioCNG based one. Besides, it can take years for India to have fully functional electric car stations for recharging while we already have BioCNG stations. Moreover, bioCNG based cars are even supported by the Indian Government with subsidies on refueling, upgrading, etc. If this isn’t enough reason to get a bioCNG powered car, you can do the comparison of electric and bioCNG cars given below: Efficiency Efficiency is a commonly...

Biogas Enrichment System: A High Grade Fuel Alternative

Biogas plants have proven to be the cheapest and the most convenient to set-up source of green and renewable energy. Biogas generates from anaerobic digestion of organic compounds such as food wastes, cellulosic biomass, and animal waste. Because of its low calorific value, biogas use had been limited to households only. However, with the latest innovations in technology and the introduction of biogas enrichment plants , this environmentally friendly energy can even be used as vehicle fuel, for the generation of electricity etc. Need for Biogas enrichment system Biogas produced in the waste treatment plants and wastewater treatment stations is a mixture of: Methane: 50-70% Carbon Dioxide 30-45% Hydrogen Sulphide Water Siloxanes Other impurities The presence of contaminants like Hydrogen Sulphide, Siloxanes, Carbon Dioxide , and Water make it impossible to use this gas for commercial purposes as they limit the amount and potential of the methane gas. The Carbon Dioxide ...