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IS 9478 (1989): Family size bio-gas plant - Code of

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Indian Standard
FAMILY SIZE BIO-GAS PLANT -
CODE OF PRACTICE
( Second Revision J
First Reprint APRIL 1998

UDC 662-76.032 : 662.659 : 631.861.002-68

@J BIS 1991

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

May 1991 Price Group 8

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Chemical Engineering Plants and Related Equipment Sectional Committee. HMD 17

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard ( Second Revision ) was adopted by the Bureau of Jndian Standards on 24 October
1989, after the draft finalized by the Chemical Engineering Plants and Related Equipment Sectional
Committee had been approved by the Heavy Mechanical Engineering Division Council.

Bio-gas plants are gaining lot of importance due to scarcity of conventional form of energy. This
standard lays down the essential requirements and gives guidance for the design and construction of
bio-gas plant.

Bio-gas plant consists of a digester, gas storage unit, inlet and outlet assembly and gas distribution
pipelines.

This standard was first issued in 1980 with a view to help the purchaser to design the capacities for
his requirements of bio-gas so as to keep the cost of the plant to minimum. The standard was subse-
quently revised in 1986 based on the prevailing practices in the trade.

In the present revision latest models of bio-gas plants being used in the country have been inculuded.
A separate Indian Standard IS 12986 ( Part 1 ) : 1990 Biogas Plants - Glass fibre reinforced polyester
resin gas holders : Part 1 With steel frame has been pubiished for gas holders made of glass fibre rein-
forced polyester resin, for floating drum type bio-gas plants.
 IS 9478 : 1989

Indian Standard
FAMILY SIZE BIO-GAS PLANT-
CODE OF PRACTICE
/ Second Revision /
1 SCOPE 4 MODELS
1.1This standard covers the requirements for 4.1 The commonly used model of bio-gas plants
design and installation of family size bio-gas are:
plants.
a) Floating drum design:
1.2 This standard does not cover the appliances i) KVIC model,
for use with bio-gas plant.
ii) Pre-fabricated ferro-cement digester
2 REFERENCES model, and
IS No. Title iii) Pragati model.
SP 7 : 1983 National building code of India b) Fixed dome type:
(first revision ) i) Janta model, and
554 : 1985 Dimensions for pipe threads ii) Deenbandhu model.
where pressure tight joints are
made on threads ( third revision ) 4.2 In KVIC model, the digester is an under-
118 : 1984 Copper alloy gate, globe and ground tank constructed in brick masonry, in
check valves for water works accordance with SP 7 : 1983. RCC may also be
purposes (fourth revision ) used for constructing the underground tank. It
has an inverted metallic/FRP drum which acts
307-I : 1979 Ready mixed paint, air, drying,
as gas holder. The gas holder moves up and
red oxide zinc chrome, priming
down in a guide pipe. The gas produced in
(jirst revision )
digester is collected in gas holder at a constant
5661 : 1970 Code of practice for packing pressure.
and marking of packages of
paints, enamels, varnishes and 4.3 In the pre-fabricated ferro-cement digester
allied products model, the digester is made of ferro-cement
and other parts are same as KVIC model.
3 TYPES OF BIO-GAS PLANTS
3.1 The two commonly used types of bio-gas 4.4 The Pragati model of bio-gas plant combine5
plants are: the merits of both the floating gas holder type
and fixed dome type bio-gas plants. The founda-
a) Floating drum type, and tion of this type of bio-gas plant is conical and
b) Fixed dome type. the digester is shell-shaped. The inlet and out-
let assemblies are almost the same as in the
3.2 The merits of floating drum type design are:
case of the floating gas holder type plant. There
a) Gas is supplied at constant pressure, is a slight modification in the central guide-
frame and steel gas holder, so that the least
b) No seepage of gas from gas holder, and
load falls on the shell of the digester.
c) It has a provision for breaking scum
which is a crust formed at the top of 4.5 The Janta model bio-gas plant is a dome
slurry. shaped underground construction. The masonry
gas holder is an integral part of the digester.
3.3 The merits of fixed dome type design are:
The gas produced in digester is collected at
a) Construction is made entirely of bricks variable pressure by displacement of slurry to
and cement which are locally available. inlet and outlet.
It dispense> the need of separate gas
4.6 Thr Dzenbnndhu model of bio-gas plant ha\
holders;
been de\igncd on the basis of fixed-domc-
b) The space above the plant is usable bio-gar plant\. The modifications have been
since it is covered from the top; and made to mininli/e the surface area of bio-ga\
c) Because there is no movable part, the plZn1\ 10 rr~!uce their installation cost uitllout
wear and tear is minimum. >:lcrifi<il;s :hc efficiency. The design es~entlall!

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consists of segments of two spheres of different as a manure. It is also used for hastening the
diameters joined at their bases. The structure process of composting of other organic material.
thus formed acts as the digester and the gas
holder and also provides for empty space over 6.7 Size/Rated Capacity of Bio-Gas Plant
the contents of the digester. The digester is
The rated capacity of the plant is the approxl-
connected with the inlet and the outlet tank.
mate daily output of the gas in cubic metrc\
5 CLASSIFICATION OF DIGESTERS \vhich is produced by the plant when fed with
prescribed quantity of bio-mass.
5.1 Plants Based on 30 Days Retention Period
6.8 Gas Holder
These are recommended for places where the
average ambient temperalure in winter is 30-C It is a storage tank for bio-gas. The gas outlet
and above. is at the top of gas holder. In floating drum
designs, it is a separate component while in
5.2 Plants Based on 40 Days Retention Period
fixed dome designs it is an integral part of the
These are recommended for places where the digester.
average ambient temperature m winter is 20-
6.9 Inlet
30C.
It is for feeding the mixture of bio-mass :lnd
5.3 Plants Based on 55 Days Retention Period
water to the digester.
These are recommended for places where the
6.10 Outlet
average ambient temperature in winter is
I O-20C. It is for taking out the digested portion c-f the
slurry.
6 TERMINOLOGY
6.11 Mixing Tank
6.1 Bio-Gas
This is a tank in which the bio-mass is mixed
It is a gaseous mixture containing about 60
with water for feeding into the digester through
percent methane, a high value fuel, about
the inlet.
10 percent carbon-dioxide and traces of other
gases, such as ammonia and hydrogen sulphide,
7 PRE-REQUISITES FOR SETTING UP A
obtained from anaerobic fermentation of bio-
BIO-GAS PLANT
mass.
6.2 Bio-Mass 7.1 The following essential requirements have
to be looked into before setti;g up a bicf-gas
This refers to bio-degradable material origina- plant:
ting in land and aquatic environments. Cow dung
is one of the most important and widely used a) The individual or the family must hale
bio-mass for the production of bio-gas. The sufficient number of animals.
Jung may be supplemented with other material b) Sufficient space must be available fol
like night soil, poultry droppings and excreta constructing bio-gas plant and for the
of other livestock. location of pits for storage, composting
or drying of effluent. This space shall
6.3 Anaerobic Fermentation preferably be near the cattle shed and
A biological conversion process carried out by invariably be close to the place where ga\
micro-organisms which convert bio-mass, in the is to be used. As there is no problem of fly
&lbsence of oxygen, to methane. breeding or foul odour, the gas plant ma!
be located near the residence.
6.4 Inlet Slurry
c> Sufficient quantity of water must IX
it is a mixture of bio-mass and water in the available for mixing with fresh bio-mash
right proportion which is fed to the digester. before feeding.
6.5 Digester 8 CAPACITY OF THE PLANT
This is also known as fermentation tank and is
generally embedded partly or fully in the 8.1 The capacity of the plant shall be I. 3. 3, 4
ground. It is usually cylindrical in :,hape and or 6 ms for Janata, Deenbandhu type; 1. 2, i, 4,
made of bricks. It holds the slurry within it for 6 or 8 rns for Pragati type and 1. 2, 3, 4. 6. X OI
digestion for a recommended retention period. 10 m3 for KVlC type.

6.6 Effluent,Compost 8.2 Calculation of Capacity of Gas Plant

It is the digested slurry coming from outlet. The capacity of the gas plant is determine<! b)
This is a rich source of plant nutrients and used the estimated quantity of gas produced from

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the available quantity of bio-mass and consump- 9.1.4 Floating Gas Holder
tion of gas for different purposes based on the
following data: The gas holder consists of an inverted drum
made of mild steel sheet or FRP. The mild steel
Daily Require- Approximate No. of Size of gas holder shall be painted with one primer
ment of Dung No. of Cattle Family Plant coat of red oxide as per IS 2074 : 1979 and
kg Head Mem-- ms two coats of black enamel paint as per IS 5661 :
bers 1970. The gas holder floats up and down on a
25 2-3 j-4 1 central guide pipe situated in the centre of the
5-8 2
digester. The gas holder is rotated to break the
50 4-5
scum-formed on the surface of the slurry in the
75 6-7 9-12 3 digester. The gas holder helps in storing the
100 8-9 13-16 4 gas and maintaining constant pressure. The
150 10-15 17-20 6 details of the gas holder are shown in Table 1
read with Fig. 1.
200 16-20 21-26 8
250 20-25 27-32 10 9.1.5 Inlet and Outlet
Gas consumption: The inlet and outlet pipes are connected to the
For stove 0.45 mS per hour digester near its bottom except for 1, 2 and
0.13 ms per mantle 3 ms plants. The level of inlet shall be higher
For lamp to that of outlet to ensure proper flow. The
hour ( 100 candle
power ) mixing tank may be made of brick masonry
stone or other local material or RCC. The
For dual fuel engine : 0.45 ma per hp per volume of the mixing tank shall be more than
($i;m&a)s/diesel hour ( based on 80 the daily input of the slurry.
percent replace-
ment of diesel oil ). 9.1.6 Bio-Gas Outlet Pipe
9 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FEATURES The gas outlet pipe is located in the top portion
OF BIO-GAS PLANT of the gas holder through which the gas flows
out.
9.1 Floating Drum Design
9.2 Fixed Dame Design
The brief details of the different components
are indicated below. The brief details of the different components
9.1.1 Foundation are indicated below.

It is a compact base made of cement concrete 9.2.1 Foundation

and stone chips/brick ballast etc. The top sur-
face of the foundation is smoothened by cement The foundation is a compact base of the
plaster to prevent any seepage. digester, constructed of stone chips/brick
ballast and cement concrete. The upper portion
9.1.2 Digester of the foundation has a smooth plastered sur-
The digester is a cylindrical tank made of face to prevent the seepage.
bricks and cement mortar or RCC. It is located
on the top surface of foundation which also forms 9.2.2 Digester
an integral part of the bottom of the digester. The digester is a cylindrical tank resting on
The inside of the digester is. smoothened by the foundation. The top surface of the founda-
cement plaster. A ledge is built into the digester tion serves as bottom of the digester. The digester
at a depth equal to that of gas holders height. well is constructed of bricks and cement mortar.
This arrests the gas holder from going down The digester has two small rectangular openings
when no gas is,left in it and thus prevents the at the top situated diametrically opposite; one
slurry from entering the gas pipe. Further, it for the inflow of the feed and the other for the
guides all gas bubbles from the digester into outflow of the digested slurry.
the gas holder. A partition wall. separates this
cylindrical digester pit into two halves except 9.2.3 Gas Storage
for 1, 2 and 3 ma sizes.
9.1.3 Guide Frame It is constructed just above the openings made
in the digester for inflow and outflow of slurry.
It consists of central guide pipes fitted in a The height for gas storage is determined by the
frame made of angle iron. It guides free up and maximum volume of gas to be stored in the
<down movement of the gas holder. plant.

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9.2.4 Dome 9.2.6 Outlet

It is in the shape of a frustum of a sphere and It is a rectangular chamber constructed of
forms the cover of the digester. This is construe- bricks/stone with cement mortar located dia-
ted from bricks and cement only. The space metrically opposite to the inlet. A provision
enclosed by the dome serve to hold part of the for outflow of slurry is made on the outer of
gas produced during the fermentation of con- outlet for easy flow of effluent.
tents in the digester.
9.2.7 Bio-Gas Outlet Pipe
9.2.5 Itrlet The bio-gas outlet is located in the centre of
It has a bell mouth shape, constructed of the dome through which the bio-gas flows out.
cement mortar and bricks. Its outer fall is kept 10 DIMENSIONS
inclined to the cylindrical wall of the ciigester
50 that feed material flows easily into the 10.1 The dimensions of the bio-gas plant depend
Jigester. The top opening of the inlet is located on the size and retention period for which the
close to the ground level. plant is designed.
Table 1 Dimensions of Gas Holder
( Chrse 9.1.4 and Fig. 1 )

Size of Gas Plant

in ma
1 7 3 4 6 8 10

-1 .
Volume of gas holder 055 1 10 I.65 220 3 30 440 550
in m3

Diameter of gas holder 1080 118 3 1450 167.5 2050 2118 2367
(G) In cm * 05

Height of the gas 60 100 100 100 100 125 125

holder (F) in cm f 05

Slope (El in cm i 05 5 5 10 10 15 15 I5

Thickness of M.S. 14 14 I2 12 12 12 I2
Sheet in SWG
Size of M.S. Angle in 25x25~4 35x35/5 35 * .35x 5 35X35X5 35X35X5 35X35X5 35X35X5
11,111
Size of M.S. Flat in 40x6 40X6 Ii) X 6 40x6 40X6 40x6 40 * 6
11,111
S;ze of G.I. Pipe (M) 50 50 .Y/) SO 80 SO x0 dla
111mm ( C Class J
-I --____

FIG. 1 GAS HOLDER ( FRAME )

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10.2 For KVIC bio-gas plant, the dimensions 11 GAS CONNECTION

of the main parts of the plant shall be as given
in Table 2 read with Fig. 2, for 1, 2 and 3 m3 The internal threads of the gas outlet shall bc
size plants; and with Fig. 3 for 4. 6, 8 and 10 m3 conforming to IS 554 : 1985. The size of the
size plants. The dimensions of other parts of threads sha!l be as shown in Fig. 8.
the plant are at the discretion of the 11.1 The details of the connection and thr:
manufacturer. r\commended method of joining gas outlet ttr
10.3 For Janata bio-gas plants. the dimensions main gas pipe for floating drum type are sho\vn
of the various parts of the plant shall bc as in Fig. 9A. In case of fixed dome type plant
;iy; in Table 3A, 3B and 3C read with the connection shall be as given in Fig. 9B. Thr
gate valve shall conform to IS 778 : 1980.
IO:; For Deenbandhu model bio-gas plants, the 12 TESTING
dimensions of the various parts of the plant
shall be as given in Table 4 read with Fig. 5. 12.1 Visual Examination
10.5 The dimensions of Pragati model bio-gas There shall be no visible cracks in the digester.
plants are given in Table 5 read with Fig. 6. There shall be no hollow space in the plaster
The bio-gas holder for Pragati model is shown layer. This shall be checked by tapping thz
in Fig. 7A, 7B and 7C read with Table 6. plaster layer ( see SP 7 : 1983 1.

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8 15

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PIPE

CC FOUFIDATION I.&

FIG. 2 FLOATING DRUM Bro-CJA~ PI.AN.I ( 1. 2 AND 3 rn3 )

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12.2 Water Leakage Test welded joints. In case of seepage the portion
Fill the digester with water or slurry and shah be marked and repaired*
observe the drop in level after 24 hours. The
level shall not drop by more than 10 cm. 12.3.1.2 Positive pressure method
12.3 Gas Leakage Test Put the gas holder upside down in a tank full ot
12.3.1 Floating Drum Type vvater. Ensure that the gas holder is completei!
dipped in water. Fix the top portion of the ga-
12.3.1.1 Fill the drum with water up to the holder firmly. Fill compressed air in the drun.
brim and watch the seepage of water from the through gas outlet to create 4 to 5 times Psi-

x-- ml5 7j4.5 GIPIPE

/&RTH FILLING

9 10 ASBICEM

CC FOUNDAlIDN 1:3 :6

-!
X5*231-_--- +'A- -- -
All dimensions in centimetres.

FIG. 3 FLOATING DRUM BIO-GAS PLANT ( 4 me AND ABOVE)

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;ive pressure than the pressure under which the slurry. Create positive pressure by inflating air
cas holder normally functions, that is, 40 to using a foot air pump or compressor to increase
50 cm water column. Bubbling out of air would the column of water in the manometer to a given
indicate gas leakage. Such portions in the gas level ( say 30 cm ). After 24 hours the water
holder shall be marked and repaired. column in the manometer shall be checked f01
drop in water leve:. The drop shall not be more
12.3.2 Fixed Dome Type than 2 to 3 cm. If drop in level is more. loate
the leakage by use of soap water.
12.3.2.1 Fix a U-shaped manometer made of
gla\\ or transparent plastic tube at the gas 12.4 In case of G.I. pipe, line test for gas leakage
outlef pipe and fill the digester with water or shall be made by using soap solution.

Table 3A Dimensions for Janata Type Bio-Gas Plants

( For 30 Days Retention Period )

( C&se 10.3 and Fig. 4 )

All dimensions in centimetres.

Dimensions Plant Caps&y, m

1 2 3 4 6 8 10
-----___ _

A 160 200 230 254 292 320 344

c
D
198
37
135
238
50
34
268
52
47
292

49:
353
67
59
381
725
59
405
78
617

__
15 23 23 23

61
115 lY5 ,I.s ll? 61 23 61
23 ::
80 :; 8d 80 :A X0 94

945 111 118 100 100 100 I20

:: 7: 1:: 1;: 182
61 258
100 280
100

84 98 123 158 205 281 303

115 115 115 115 115 115 115

115 115 115 115 115 115
S 30 42 45 60 Y 54
TxT 15x 15 15x15 15x15 155x3l5 15x15 23x23 23x23

227 227 227 227 227 30.7 39.2

222 427 557 582 157 682 709
14.52 1627 1872 2027 2337 52
775 82 96-5 105 123 135.x

677 807 837 907 977 1107 I16 3

1674 2054 123.4 2454 2704 301 9 17 0
__..

Mixing r Diameter r 61 61 61 61 61 61 0I
[.,nk {
1 Height 61 61 61 61 61 01 0I

HI = 75 for 1 to 6 m3 and 150 for 8 and 10 n, plant size.

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12.5 Dimensional Check of the Plant tion at a suitable place:

The dimensions of the plant shall be checked as a) Model of the plant,

per the tables. b) Capacity of the plant,
13 MARKING c) Date of completion, and

The bio-gas plant may carry following informa- d) Name of the manufacturer/agency.

Table 3B Dimensions for Janata Type Bio-Gas Plants

( For 40 Days Retention Period )
( Clause 10.3 and Fig. 4 )
All dimensions in centimetres.

Dimensions Plant capacity, ma

1 2 3 4 6 8 10

A 173 222 250 275 315 3465 3735

211 260 288 313 376 407S 4345
; :: 48
50 606
52 646
60 66773 725
698 726
78
D

ExG 61 x 61 61 X 61 61 x 61 61 x 70 61 x 90 100x 100 100x 111

F 204 224 282 304

z :;
99
;:
126
61
142 1::
2&7
183
100
198
110
213

945 111 113 100 100 120

ff 4: 1G 1;; 182
61 2575
:z E
a4 98 123 158 205 2850 273
_
e 115 115 115 115 115 115 115
R 115 115 1IS 115 115 115 115
30 45
TSXT 15 x 15 15 ,:5 15 x I5 15 x:, 15 x6:5 23 x60?3 23 z:l

u 22 7 227 227
;::;
227 277 331
X 327 567 693 79 818
W 1417 1587 164 I 1831 218344 2389 2566
WI 75 78 81 4 924 1157 128.2 1404

Y 677 807 82 7 907 97.7 1107 1162

z 1754 2334 233 3 256.4 2974 3179 338 :

Mixing
I Diameter
tank
1 Height

Hz = 75 for plant size 1 to 6 m3 and 159 for 8 to 10 ma,

IS 9478 : 1989

Table 3C Dimensions for Janata Type Bio-Gas Plants

( For 55 Days Rentention Period )

( Chuse 10.3 and Fig. 4 )

All dimensions in centimetres.

Dimensions Plant Capacity, rn3

-

1 2 3 4 6 8 10

A :zz 231 272 300 343 380 :z

: 275 685
310 68-5
361 403
735 441
84 90
R 36:5 Y 746 726 66 945 100

ExG 61 x 61 61 x 61 61 x 61 61 x 76 61 x 100 100 x 100 100 x 1176

: 125 z3 218
61 76
23 100
29 100
24 1176
23

H p:O 1343 1574 1715 195 2185 2425

Hr 15 15 15 23 :: 23 23
; L 115 115 23
135 lZ.5 2%
L 80 s6d i: x'o" 80 80 94
-

M
N 75
61 85
61 1216 lZ2 152 100 E

;I t: 61
a4 103
El 118
95 1;8
p:5 1865
l\Y5 139
216

115 115 115 115 115 115 115

eR 115 115 115 115 115 115
S 15: K5 61 61 236*x 61 6567
TXT 15 15 x 15 15 x 15 15 x 15 23 23 x 23 23 X 23

u 227 232 23.2 232 20.2 342 382

452 667 533 892 827 1037 1092
k 1492 1755 182 19R.2 2333 2462 2707
WI 735 768 828 99 129 124 1425
-_- -

757 992 992 992 1042 1222 1282

; 1944 2422 2653 2874 3159 3499 3799
__-

Mixing (Diameter 61 61 61 61 61 61 61
tulk <
l_Height 1 61 61 61 61 61 61 61
-

H? = 75 for 1 to 6 ma and 150for 8 to 10 m3 plant.

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I I ,12 mm PLASTER , c
75mm EARTH FILLING

ti,J
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w--.------ _
&A
@a___
E
W
FIG. 4 FIXED DOME TYPE BIO-GAS PLANT
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Table 4 Dimensions of Deenbandbu Bio-Gas Plant

( Clause 10.4 and Fig. 5 )

All dimensions in centimetres.

Symbol Plant Capacity, m3

For 40 Days Retention Period For 55 Days Retention Period

1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 6

A 105 1275 145 159 180 1125 140 159 175 1975

B 42 51 58 636 7 45 56 63 6 70 79

C 75 75 75 10 10 75 75 75 10 10

D 210 255 290 318 360 225 280 318 350 395

E 7 245 35 42 57 95 34 46 50 725

F 18 175 20 24 29 20 34 46 50 725

G 0 75 10 15 20 0 75 15 15 20

H 295 470 575 645 77 32 5.95 685 725 95

I 507 597 667 748 832 537 647 123 812 90

J 40 57 70 81 96 445 64 79 88 120

K 3 40 43 46 46 35 45 48 55 55
5
L 25.7 262 27.7 317 327 28.7 267 317 317 37

M 100 100 100 100 120 100 100 loo 100 120

N 9-J 165 2325 289 362 94 1465 208 242 303

0 I 138 148 183 IO 268 19 17.5 175 12 23

P 75 75 75 10 10 75 75 75 10 10

Q IS 15 1.s 15 20 15 15 15 15 23

Rl IO.5 1175 145 59 180 1125 140 159 175 197.5

K, 169.5 2015 ZS 242 287 182 221 2475 266 31X

S 1x1.4 212.9 1374 2635 2929 / 1919 2304

T 7S 75 75 115 115 7.5 75 115 115 115

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I 1 GAS OUTLET

XING
t PLINTH LEVEL
CNK
6;o IGROUND LEVEL

lu I J s
360

d 150 ASB/CEM

MASON

MINIMUM P THICK
I
CEMENT CONCRW
150 OD 150
L-1_---

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.
.,..
/- \
H /
/ I
/ J

, I
/ IR
I
I
,

All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 5 DEENBANDHU BIO-GAS PLANT

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CCD I COD
I- I
GAS OUTLET HOSE PIPE I
WITH STOP VALVE
GAS HOLDER

25

COMPACTED SOIL
MURUM FILLING

LENGTH:IPL

RUBBLE STONE WITH

BLACK SOIL

AH dimensions in millimetres.
FIG. 6 PRAGATI MODEL BIO-GAS PLANT

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Table 5 Dimensions of Pragati Model Bio-Gas Plants and Details for

Various Capacities

( Clause 10.5 and Fig. 6 )

All dimensions in centimetres.

Description Code Plant Capacity, m

1 2 3 4 6 8

Digester
Excavation diameter ED 255 280 310 330 400 415
Excavation (excluding conical GD 185 210 220 225 250 300
portion) depth
Brick Masonry Work

Hemispherical portion radius 120 125 140 150 I80 210

Width (thickness) of shell 7 7 7 7 11 11
Top opening of shell (diameter)
Top to toe level height I:3 125
110 130
146 I40
150 165
180 ?Z
Top 1 Diameter
Cylinder ) Height 110 135 160 180 215 :z
portion J Width Y 110
11 110
11 110
11 110
I1 II
lnler Chamber

Masonry (Inside clear) diameter DC 50 60 70 80 100 120

Masonry height _---- ----Depending on foundable strata-----~----+
Masonry (thickness) width 11 11
Centre to centre distance from CCD *&!I 2:: 225 265 3::
digester
Centre to centre distance from COD - 150 165 175 205 250
outlet and digester
Inlet pipe length ZPL 210 215 220 225 250 275
Outlet pipe length OPL 136/l 70 1451180 1601195 180/115 200
If required. latrine connection 180 180 180 180 180
pipe length

NOTES
1 Height of gas holder is taken as 100 cm.
( Depending on the width of M. S. sheets available. 1
2 Partition wall in the digester not required for 3 ma or below.
3 R. C. C. raft in place of bottom concrete is recommended in seismic zone and weaker foundable strata.

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Table 6 Details of Gas Holders for Pragati Model Bio-Gas Plants

( Clause 10.5 and Fig. 7A, 7B and 7C )

All dimensions in centimetres.

Description Plant Capacity, ma

1 2 3 4 6 x

Gas Holder

Diameter D 100 120 150 170 200 230

Radius R 50 60 75 85 100 115

Height H ; 100 100 100 100 100 110
Skeleton of 12 mm Bars

TfzFea;dJ bottom rings ( circum- RN 3150 3775 4725 534 6285 7125

Vertical supports vs 100 100 100 100 100 110

Nos. 6 6 6 6 6 8
Horizontal Supports

Spokes of 12 mm diameter:

Bars, Top SP 50 60 75 85 100 115

Nos. 4 4 4 4 4 6

Bottom SP 50 575 725 825 975 1125

Nos. 6 6 6 6 6 8
12 mm Bar SR 95 95 95 95 95 95
/
Bottom ring ( circumference )
Scum breakers 4Nos. ( iron flats S 111 116 125 131 141 152
or 12 mm bars )

M.S. sheets (2.5 m long 1 Nos. 2 25 3 350 425 450

M.S. pipe 63 mm diameter PH 132 132 132 132 132 131

!5 mm Dia B.G. sockets Nos. 2 2 2 2 7 7

12 mm handles 4 nos. each 90 90 90 90 90 Yl)

M.S. sheet cut flaps t------To be used out of wastage of M.S. sheets--- --+
_

NOTE - Height of gas holder is taken as 100 cm.

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#I

I
2 Lb
w.
I

All dimensions in millimetrej.

FIG. 7A DETAILS OF GAS HOLDERFORPRACATI MODEL

STEEL PIPE (11 GAUGE 1

I PIPE (10 GAUGE I TO BE
ALED AT BOTH ENDS

STEEL PLATES 100 x50x4 THICK

%
FOR SEAT OF FRAMES
All dimensions in millimetres.
FIG. 7B DETAILSOF GAS HOLDERFOR PRAGATI MODEL
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POKES d 12 (SP)

43 25 SOCKETS
/-i-h STEEL PiPEt GAUGE)
120
r

w LL 12 GAUGE
STEEL SHEET

(~Or5mm FLAT)

All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 7C DETAILS OF GAS HOLDER FOR PRAGATI MODEL

Gcs Outlet Thread

YYscit) M

1,2,3,4,6and 8 RP 1
10 Rp If

FIG. 8 DETAILS OF GAS OUTLBT FLANGE

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ELBOW

TO WATER
REMOVER

PLANT

FIG. 9A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF PIPE CONNXIIONS FOR FIXED DOME TYPE BIO-GAS PLANT

POLYTHENE OR REINFORCED
UNION JOINT

- PIPE

HANDLE

GAS HOLDER
-/

GI BEYD PIPE NIPPLE UNION JOINT

-
\

/F&L OPEN
GATE VALVE

FIG. 9B RECOMMENDED METHOD OF JOINING GAS HOLDER 70 MAIN G4s PIPE

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