DESIGN TRADE-OFF

Design Alternative #1: The Biopower system includes five (volume of tank) polyethylene digester tanks
that is placed horizontally with a supporting metal rack. Each tank has its own agitator. This is connected
to a balloon-type gas holder which will then pass through a water scrubber to remove traces of carbon
dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. The scrubbed biogas will generate electricity through a (rating) generator.
(other concerns: pressure and temp gauge )

Design Alternative #2: The Biopower system consists of two (volume of tank) polyethylene digester
tanks that are positioned vertically with two pressure and temperature gauges and two agitators are
installed. This is connected to a balloon-type gas holder which will then pass through a desulfator. The
scrubbed biogas will generate electricity through (rating) generator.

A. Using Standard Weighted Scale (SWS)

B. Imprecise Designer Ranking Table
C. By Maximin

Design Alternative
CRITERIA Importance D1 D2
Input
 Volume of Feed
Output
 Volume of gas produced
 Amount of power generated
Physical Characteristics
 Appearance
 Space / Area
Performance Characteristics
 Continuity
 Affordability
 Durability
 Reliability
 Permeability
 Safety
 Environmental Friendliness
Maintenance/Sustainability
 Lifespan
 Ease of use
 Ease of repair