HRT (Hydraulic Retention Time) gua/bacteria

en el reactor

SRT (Sludge Retention Time) sustrato en el

reactor
 Fixed dome digester

In such a reactor the HRT is

the same as the SRT. The
volume of the sludge filled
part
of the digester is therefore
equal to the retention time
of the sludge times the flow
rate. The
gasholder is adapted to fit
the gas requirement of the
end-user (family). Important
to consider
is the daily pattern of
cooking. The longer period
between the meals, the
more gas is produced
in between meals and
subsequently the larger the
gasholder should become.
Advantages of the digester
1. Relatively cheap and durable
2. Construction is labor intensive
(local employment opportunities)
3. No moving parts
4. Well insulated
Disadvantages
1. High technical skills are required
for a gas tight construction
2. Special sealant is required for the
gasholder
3. Gas leaks occur when not
 Floating drum digester

Advantages
1. The operation of the plant is easy to
understand and operate
2. Gas drum is air tight provided the drum is de-
rusted and painted regularly
3. Constant gas pressure as a result of the
weight of the drum
Disadvantages
1. Steel drum is relatively expensive and needs
regularly maintenance (priming, painting,
coating)