This article aims at providing a clear and step-by-step guideline on the excavation process and foundation for a biogas plant. Pointing out the possible options that would be best in the construction. This article goes over the following steps: excavation and methods to be used in pit digging, identification of a central point, base construction, laying of the bricks, designing of hooks, inlet, and outlet piping as well as plastering, supporting, and curing the wall.
Author: KENPRO
Construction of Fixed-Dome Digester, Mixing and Expansion Biogas Chambers
This article aims to take a look at the process of constructing a dome and expansion chamber. The step by step guideline has been instrumental in the construction of a reliable and production efficient plant. The guide takes the following approach, starting with dome construction which involves fixing of a gas pipe, building of the dome, closing of the dome and plastering the dome. Lastly, the article offers a guide on how to make a good and long lasting expansion chamber
Biogas Pipeline Installation, Precautions and Leak Checking
Piping of the biogas plant refers to the connections of pipes from the biogas digester to biogas consumption points. This article aims to inform on the factors to consider when installing biogas pipeline, pre-cautions taken in constructing a biogas pipeline and how to check for leaks.
Finishing Procedures in Fixed Dome Biogas System
This article takes a look at the processes undertaken in the final works on the biogas plant. These tasks include fabrication of manholes, installing biogas appliances, setting up a testing unit chamber, and checking for leaks.
Biogas Plant Troubleshooting: Problems, Causes and Remedies
Troubleshooting is the systematic approach to solving a problem. It mainly deals with tracing and correcting faults in a mechanical or an electronic system. Troubleshooting is done when dealing with biogas output from anaerobic digestion systems. For this reason, troubleshooting is absolutely necessary, particularly in the event of a meltdown or a failure.
Cost Implication of Installing a Fixed Dome Biogas Plant in Kenya
The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the cost implication of installing a Fixed Dome Biogas Plant in Kenya. The first part highlights the introduction of biogas in Kenya; the second part covers the cost effectiveness and before drawing a conclusion.
Fixed Dome Biogas Digester Installation in Kenya
By Anthony M. Wanjohi1 and Alex Ngaruiya Mumbi2 1,2 Kenya Projects Organization P.0 Box 15509-00503, Mbagathi, Nairobi Corresponding Author Email: wanjohi@kenpro.org The continued use of fossil fuels, as well as the environmental impact of greenhouse gases (GHGs), has prompted research into the production of alternative fuels from natural sources. (Achinas, Achinas, & Euverink, 2017). Due…
Logical Framework in the Context of a Reproductive Health Project
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: Logical Framework is a planning, monitoring and evaluation tool. It describes in a matrix form the most important aspects of a project. The framework seeks to provide a way of checking how project’s activities are implemented in order to realize the objectives and the ultimate goal. Drawing a logical framework is…
Developing a Strategic Plan for an Organization
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: There are many approaches to developing strategic plans. This article provides an overview of how to develop a typical strategic plan for an organization. Such should include introductory section providing basis of the strategy, sector review, organization vision, mission and mandate; conducting situation analysis in terms of stakeholders analysis, SWOT analysis…
HOW TO CONDUCT LIKERT SCALE ANALYSIS
Likert scale is a psychometric scale that is used to measure people’s opinions, attitudes and preferences. It is used in several fields of study such as social sciences. This article presents an introduction on the origin of likert scale and further examines how to conduct a likert scale analysis by using an example.