FAMILY-STYLE MODULAR BIOGAS FERMENTER

Abstract

Our invention concerns a biogas fermenter that retains the operating principles of large-scale biogas fermenters while making them portable, easier to use, more efficient, and without incurring any electricity costs for the user. The system is both user-friendly and environmentally friendly because it generates its own electricity and uses solar energy for its heating system. Furthermore, the waste from this invention can be used as organic fertilizer, contributing to "zero waste, green transformation" projects.

Description

1 TARIFF FAMILY-STYLE MODULAR BIOGAS FERMENTER Technical Area 5 The invention will help our citizens, especially those living in rural areas, who have organic waste in January. It is designed to meet the gas needs of the families using this product. The number of energy sources used for cooking is increasing, including electricity, gas, wood, coal, dung, etc. They will not need to purchase or procure these, saving on shipping costs and stock. They are also spared the trouble of trying to make a fire, such as preparing to light one. Daily Approximately 25 liters of diluted organic waste are fed into this device and converted into methane gas. This methane gas, after undergoing various purification processes, can be burned as renewable energy in a stove. It is converted back into its source. Methane gas is removed from the organic waste placed in the device. It transforms into a high-quality organic fertilizer, improving soil quality. Thanks to this, the same unit yields 15... It allows more products to be obtained from the area. State of the Art The technique of generating biogas from waste is a known method and has been used for many years with numerous different models. systems that are produced, or even widely used, in countries where they are famous by the names of those countries There are various types of biogas fermenters. For example, the system widely used in Taiwan is the Taiwan Type. They are called biogas fermenters. However, all of these systems vary depending on the geographical structure of the countries. It depends on the location and the socio-economic values ​​of the people. Energy requirements for all Energy is one of the fundamental factors affecting the world. The existence of humans necessitates their need for energy. It has given birth to everything from the earliest times when humans discovered fire to the present day. Over time, energy demand has not decreased but has instead continued to increase. Furthermore, developing or Developed countries have a higher energy demand than underdeveloped countries. This results in... The resulting energy demand is met by fossil fuels that contain a high percentage of carbon, as a result This leads to the release of undesirable gases such as greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Over the years, 30 Due to dwindling fossil fuels and increasing emissions of gases into the atmosphere, the world... The need to shift towards renewable energy sources has emerged. The consumption of fossil fuels... The easiest way to reduce it is through bioenergy derived from biomass. The purpose of the device described in the invention is to use organic waste to produce a renewable resource containing 35 The goal is to produce "biogas," which is predominantly methane gas. This involves living in rural areas and processing organic waste. 2 fossils used for cooking by families who have no problem obtaining them. offering alternatives to fuels and replacing these energy sources with renewable energy sources to present. This invention serves multiple purposes. The first benefit of this invention is that it reduces the consumption of fossil fuels by 5%. The goal is to reduce and eliminate the environmental damage caused by the extraction of fossil fuels. With this invention, fossil fuels... Fuel consumption will be reduced, the amount of gases released into the atmosphere will decrease, and after the fuels burn... Furthermore, the amount of waste left behind will also be significantly reduced. Moreover, this invention enables waste recycling. gains are achieved. Most livestock farmers manage manure and animal waste "uncontrolled". They think "to leave it in nature in this way." They obtain energy from these wastes they leave in nature. This will significantly prevent environmental pollution. The device produces methane gas. The separated waste can be easily transformed into organic fertilizer and used in agricultural lands. This This method does not harm nature; on the contrary, it contributes to it. In its current known form, biogas production has long been used from various sources. We know that there are only 3 parameters required for biogas production: organic waste, an anaerobic environment. The key factors are the environment and suitable temperature. When these are met, biogas can be produced from organic waste. This is being done. People living in tropical regions constantly experience hot seasons. They do not require various heating needs for their fermenters. Also, the temperature changes between night and day. Since there are no differences, they don't bother with insulating the fermenter tank. It's constantly sunny and 20... Because they are in a hot climate, they paint their fermenters black so that they absorb sunlight. or they apply transparent coatings to create a greenhouse effect. These are simple techniques. Because of the applications they make, all fermenters must be placed under sunlight. This process is carried out... That's correct, but it's not efficient. Another known technique is to heat the fermenter tank using electrical energy. Electricity While it may seem like a comfortable and accurate way to bring the temperature to the desired level using energy... This is far from the goal of reducing fossil fuel energy consumption that we have been focusing on. It is standing. Therefore, in this invention, fossil resources are not depleted at all; and the heating power of sunlight is utilized. Its feature is being used efficiently. This invention uses sunlight—solar heat—to heat water in a closed loop. The desired temperature is achieved through "serpentine" pipes that surround the fermenter. This is possible. The temperature obtained with the help of insulation materials in the main tank. It is protected. With the development of technology, solar water heaters, whose efficiency has increased, previously cost 35. While they were once manufactured in panel form, nowadays they are produced in the form of vacuum tubes with significantly increased efficiency. 3 It has been converted. Vacuum solar water heaters are used in Kars, Erzurum and the coldest provinces of our country. It is even used in Van. Furthermore, the serpentine product in the invention is a "Closed Water Cycle System". Therefore, it can be used easily without encountering any problems. Vacuum type solar. Water heaters can raise the water temperature to 120°C on sunny days. This temperature... This includes the desired temperature in the fermenter. 5 Furthermore, the invention generates energy from photovoltaic panels that draw energy from the sun, and this energy is then stored in batteries. It is stored. The fertilizer used in the fermenter consists of a mixing, suction and safety system. It provides the 12V power required for the pressure sensor. Therefore, the invention is entirely... 10 that is safe, self-sufficient, and therefore does not require an external energy source. It is a system. Therefore, it will greatly contribute to the family budget of those who purchase it. The invention combines a main fermenter tank, a gas storage unit, and solar energy systems on a single platform. Because it is pre-assembled, transportation is quite easy. Buyers can dispose of the device with their waste. They can start filling it and use it immediately. It requires no assembly or installation. It's plug-and-play because it doesn't require an electrical line or power supply. Also, those who will buy it... Our product is completely user-friendly as users don't need to make any settings adjustments. Technical Problems That the Invention Aims to Solve The aim of this invention is to complement the shortcomings of existing biogas fermenters. Completely independent of electrical power, thanks to the integrated mixing motor, it achieves 35% efficiency. more efficient, innovative, and continuing gas production regardless of the season or geography. Thanks to its design, it can be transported as a single piece, including the gas unit inside. Thanks to its spring mechanism that ensures it maintains its pressure, the gas flow is continuous at 25. It can do it, requires no installation, is inexpensive to transport, is simple to use and user-friendly, plug-and-play. in mode and capable of meeting the gas needs of families for cooking, waste The goal is to build a biogas fermenter that can be used as fertilizer. Its capacity can be customized as needed. The fact that it can be increased is also a great advantage for large families or businesses with many animals. It's an advantage. 30 Explanation of the Figures Figure 1: External overview of the invention. Figure 2: Rear perspective view of the invention 35 Figure 3: View of the internal components of the invention. 4 Figure 4: View of the internal accessories of the invention from another perspective. Figure 5: Appearance of the serpentine coil that will provide the heating for the invention. Figure 6: Compression mechanism of the gas reservoir contained within the invention. Detailed Description of the Invention 5 1. Outer coating 2 Waste inlet openings 3. Solar water heating system (GESIS) 4 solar panels 10 Carrying handle 6 fertilizer outlets 7 Control panel 8 Gas outlet hoses 9. The steel profile frame supporting the system 15 Main fermenter tank 11 Expansion tanks 12 Gas storage tanks 13. Metal equipment that applies pressure to the gas storage tank. 14. Hose 20 that connects from the main fermenter to the gas storage tank. Mixer motor 16 Serpentine 17 Springs Description of the Invention 25 The equipment and functions used in the family-type modular biogas fermenter, which is the subject of this invention, are described below. It is explained that biogas production is actually quite simple. The problem is that it varies depending on the climate and The key is to maintain a consistently high gas removal efficiency under the given temperature conditions. Additionally, waste loading... and ease of use in unloading systems are important in order to ensure customer satisfaction. 30 is doing. When 25 liters of liquefied organic waste are added to this invention daily, this waste is directly... The waste enters the main fermenter tank. Due to the warm and suitable environment in this tank, the waste is processed anaerobically. It is broken down by bacteria, producing gases such as methane, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. 35 It is included in the device as standard equipment and undergoes an integrated enhancement process. The gases are separated, and all gases except methane are removed from the system. (Purification) The biogas, which has undergone processing and is rich in methane, is then gasified through hoses. It is stored in the accumulation tank (12) for use in the furnace or biogenerator. All to facilitate the transportation of equipment and to protect it from external impacts. To provide protection, it is enclosed in an iron profile frame; the outer surface is made of polycarbonate corrugated sheet 5 It was closed. As a result, small, portable products that could have customers in the domestic or international market, This invention, which is compact and highly efficient, has been created. The outer casing (1) protects the fermenter system, which is the subject of the invention, from damage from external factors. It is the protective component and the first thing seen from the outside of the device. Made of sheet metal or other materials. While building materials can be selected, using polycarbonate corrugated sheets is preferably healthier. is happening. Waste inlet port (2); thanks to this equipment, wastes can be easily transferred to the main fermenter tank (10). Organic waste intended for fermentation must be physically reduced in size or 15 The waste is diluted and poured here, and then reaches the fermenter tank via this equipment. The solar water heating system (3) is the most basic equipment in our project, and it provides active heating. and thanks to the serpentine (16) to which it is connected, the main fermenter tank (10) reaches the required temperature. It is the basic equipment that enables this. The water placed inside this equipment is used for solar water heating. After reaching sufficient temperature in the system (3), it moves in a closed loop, main fermenter 20 through serpentine (16) pipes consisting of hoses surrounding the tank (10) the environment It increases the temperature. Heat exchange occurs between the serpentine (16) tubes and the main fermenter tank (10). The process of supplying water is in a recirculating manner, and the cooled water comes to the solar water heating system (3). It heats up again. In this way, the desired temperature is achieved without consuming electricity. The solar panel (4) provides the electrical energy needed by the device. The solar panel (4) and its The connected 12V battery pack is the cornerstone that will distinguish this invention from other biogas fermenters. That's the point. Fermenters currently on the market consume a lot of electricity. This invention reduces the amount of electricity consumed. Since it consumes energy, a small solar panel (4) and a 25 amp battery provide all the energy for the system. It can provide. The mixing motor (15) used in the system is 12V or, optionally, 24V to 30V. To operate it, an inverter is needed that converts the 12-volt electricity produced to 220 volts. It does not leave anything unattended. Since 220V electricity is not used in the system, there is no electricity shortage for users. Dangerous situations such as collisions will not occur. The carrying handle (5) does not provide ease of transport during shipping. 35 6 The fertilizer outlet (6) is left in the main fermenter tank (10) for a sufficient time and methane gas is extracted. which allows the waste to be discharged from the main fermenter tank (10) after the fermentation process is finished It is equipment consisting of pipes. The control box (7) is where all the equipment to be controlled in the system is located and the fault conditions are reported. It is a compact panel with various compartments, from where all the solutions will be found. In one compartment... Electrical equipment such as an electrical switch, a thermostat that measures the internal temperature, and a timer are found. The other compartments contain equipment such as a gas pressure gauge, gas valve, and gas filter. The gas outlet hose (8) enables the gas accumulated in the system to be delivered to the stove that will be lit. It is a hose that is unaffected by UV rays and resistant to mechanical impacts, cuts, and tears. It must be durable. The iron profile frame (9) supporting the system is made of various iron profiles that support the entire system; In essence, it has separate compartments for the main fermenter tank (10) and the gas storage tank (12) 15 It is equipment. It is the main theme of the idea that enabled the invention to emerge and become portable. Main If the capacity of the fermenter tank (10) is increased, the iron profile frame (9) that supports the system They should be enlarged by the same proportion. Main fermenter tank (10), made of plastic, anaerobic bacteria with organic waste 20 where the plant is fed, the fermentation process takes place, the waste is left to sit for a certain period of time, and biogas is produced. It is a section. The basic rule is that it should not leak air. A thick outer layer is used to retain heat. It is covered with a polyurethane foam layer. The temperature of this section is heated by serpentine coils, which are active heaters. (16) provided that passive temperature protection is protected by a polyurethane foam layer. It is section 25. Due to the temperature difference that may occur in the water circulating in the expansion tank (11) and the serpentine (16) It is included in the device to prevent water with changing volume from damaging the system. Various options are available on the market. Expansion tanks of various types and capacities (11) are sold. The gas storage tank (12) is the section where biogas is stored. It is made of PVC material. Elastic and has a robust structure. It is produced as a result of the reactions taking place in the main fermenter tank (10). The biogas produced leaves the main fermenter and is connected to the gas storage tank via a hose (14). It is stored in this equipment. Metal equipment (13) that applies pressure to the gas storage tank, this Thanks to the equipment, the gas accumulated in the gas storage tank (12) is kept under constant pressure 35 It ensures uninterrupted gas flow by keeping it from leaking out the gas outlet pipe (8) 7 This ensures a continuous, stable, and consistent gas flow. The auxiliary equipment enables this to perform this task. The equipment consists of springs (17). Springs (17) provide this tension. The hose (14) that comes out of the main fermenter and connects to the gas accumulation tank, thanks to this equipment, the main The biogas produced in the fermenter tank (10) is transferred to the gas storage tank (12). 5 Mixer motor (15); thanks to this equipment, the mixture accumulates in the main fermenter tank (10) and fermentation The materials undergoing the process are homogenized by continuous mixing. The bottom of the main fermenter tank (10) In this section, the mixture that has settled due to density is turned upside down to allow it to participate in the reaction. Therefore, in biogas fermenters with a mixing motor (15), the efficiency is 10 It is 35% more efficient than fermenters without fermentation. Biogas available on the market. Unlike the fermenters in the invention, the main fermenter tank (10) has a mixing motor (15) This mixer motor (15) will consume electricity (12v or 24v) from the system. is provided by solar panel (4). Serpentine (16) This equipment is made of spirally formed PEX pipes. The equipment to be heated In these regions, the pipes of this system are wrapped like a coil. Its main function is to heat the main fermenter tank (10). Serpentine (16) circulates through which the water heated in the solar water heating system (3) flows to the main It heats the fermenter tank (10). This equipment includes a solar water heating system (3) and an expansion tank. (11) are integrated and work together. 20 The spring (17) is used to keep the gas storage tank (12) under pressure. It is integrated into the metal part (13) that puts pressure on the reservoir. When the gas storage reservoir (12) inflates because the springs (17) become taut and try to bring the gas molecules together It provides an increase in pressure. This beneficial increase in pressure is a particularly desirable phenomenon. 25 Together, they ensure uninterrupted and continuous gas output through the gas outlet hose (8). How the invention can be applied to industry. The invention is applicable to industry. 30 Individuals who can periodically supply organic waste and who have a need for gas and organic waste can use this service. They will want to buy the device. The customer base is quite large, and the product has gone into mass production. In this case, in addition to personal benefits, societal benefits will also be achieved. In rural areas Wet manure, carelessly discarded into the environment, begins to rot and attracts flies as the air heats up. It attracts them. The flies that crawl around in this filth and lay their eggs also 8 entering communities where people are present and spreading the diseases it carries among people. It multiplies them. However, when these wet animal wastes are thrown into the fermenter, they attract flies. Waste that would otherwise be left lying around or decompose and harm humans and nature will no longer be tolerated. It transforms into a high-quality organic fermented fertilizer that can be used in agriculture, thus improving soil quality. It will significantly enrich and increase productivity. 5 Potential target audience for this invention: farmers, livestock breeders, and rural residents. municipalities, greenhouse owners, caravan owners, seasonal workers, beekeepers, shepherds, nomads, etc.

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9 REQUESTS 1. Currently used biogas production from organic waste is dependent on electricity. eliminating the problem, thus making it possible to lay electricity grids in areas where it is difficult. It can even work without needing to be connected to the electricity grid and therefore saves you 5 on your electricity bill. cooking for our citizens, especially those living in rural areas, is not affected. for this purpose non-renewable energy sources such as dung, twigs, wood, electric stoves or kitchen gas cylinders. Instead of using natural resources, it can convert organic waste into energy, is low-cost, and easy to transport. No installation required, user-friendly, no operating or maintenance costs, just thrown in It is a portable biogas fermenter that converts organic waste into high-quality agricultural fertilizer, and it has 10 feature;  main fermenter tank (10) and gas inside the metal frame (9) carrying the same system storage tank (12),  solar water heating system (3) and serpentine (16) as heating system,  solar panel for electricity needs (4), 15  Mixer motor (15) mounted on the main fermenter tank (10),  metal part (13) that presses on the gas storage tank (12) and the said metal It contains a spring (17) attached to the part.

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