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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Vernon County, Wis., USA turns manure into power
Vernon County turns manure into power
By TIM HUNDT / Lee Newspapers
LA FARGE, Wis. — A project that converts animal waste from large farming operations into usable energy has been a win for farmers and energy companies, supporters said.
The basic principle is to introduce bacteria into a manure-holding tank that is constantly circulating. The circulation keeps solids suspended and allows the bacteria to break down the waste.
As the digester breaks down the waste, the methane gas is collected in the top of the tank and siphoned off to power a generator.
Read the full news item from here @ La Crosse Tribune
By TIM HUNDT / Lee Newspapers
LA FARGE, Wis. — A project that converts animal waste from large farming operations into usable energy has been a win for farmers and energy companies, supporters said.
The basic principle is to introduce bacteria into a manure-holding tank that is constantly circulating. The circulation keeps solids suspended and allows the bacteria to break down the waste.
As the digester breaks down the waste, the methane gas is collected in the top of the tank and siphoned off to power a generator.
Read the full news item from here @ La Crosse Tribune
Labels: animal-waste
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