Biogass Production

The Manure could be used for Biogas Production.
The Production of Renewable Energy Resources will Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Manure contains organic matter, which under anaerobic conditions (as in manure storage pits and in lagoons) will be converted into Methane and Carbon Dioxide. | Technology Options See Also

Both Methane and Carbon Dioxide are greenhouse gases. Carbon Dioxide emissions from manure are the result of decomposition of plant organic matter and do as such not contribute to the overall global warming compared to Carbon Dioxide emissions, which are the result of burning fossil fuel. When Methane is released in the atmosphere is will contribute to global warming.

It is possible to capture the Methane from the manure in specially designed installations (biogas installations) and use the Methane (biogas) as a source of energy. Production and use of biogas on household, farm or industrial level will reduce the need for use of fossil fuel and the emissions of Carbon Dioxide from fossil fuel.

See Also: manure processing

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