Biogas Plant Working Model
Product Code : SCL-PMP-11217
Quick answer: The biogas plant working model is a benchtop floating-drum biogas plant with a transparent acrylic digester, so students can watch organic slurry break down without oxygen and see the gas holder dome rise as biogas collects. It teaches anaerobic digestion, renewable energy and the carbon cycle. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Structure | Transparent acrylic and chemical-resistant PVC |
| Tubing | Flexible, gas-impermeable silicone |
| Digester | Transparent anaerobic digester tank |
| Gas holder | Floating dome on guided vertical columns |
| Valves | Brass gas control valves; outlet discharge valve |
| Pressure indicator | Water manometer loop |
| Base | Self-contained base board for the bench |
How the model is used in teaching
In a biogas plant, bacteria break down organic matter such as vegetable waste or manure in the absence of oxygen. The process runs in stages, hydrolysis, acidogenesis and methanogenesis, and gives biogas, mostly methane with carbon dioxide, together with a digested slurry. In the floating-drum design the gas collects under a dome that rises as the volume of gas grows, so the output of the plant can be seen at a glance.
- Stand the model on a level bench and check that the valves are closed and the tubing is connected.
- Feed a prepared slurry of organic waste and water through the inlet funnel.
- Keep the digester closed so that anaerobic conditions develop, and watch the slurry layers through the transparent wall.
- Record the rise of the gas holder dome and the manometer reading over the following days.
- Under teacher supervision, open the gas valve at the burner tip to show that the collected gas burns.
Running the model with different feedstocks lets students compare gas production rates. Spent slurry is drawn off through the outlet valve, and flames must be kept away from the digester and tubing at all times.
Key features
- Transparent digester gives a clear view of the fermenting slurry and its layers.
- Floating gas holder dome rises visibly as biogas accumulates.
- Water manometer loop shows changes in gas pressure.
- Brass control valves regulate the flow of gas.
- Acrylic and PVC construction resists the organic acids in the slurry.
- Compact, self-contained base board fits standard laboratory benches.
What is included
- 1 x transparent anaerobic digester tank
- 1 x floating gas holder dome with guided vertical columns
- 1 x slurry inlet funnel and outlet discharge valve
- 1 x flexible silicone connecting tube set
- 1 x outflow gas control valve with burner tip attachment
- 1 x experiment manual with biology and chemistry guidelines
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the biogas plant working model at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools, colleges and universities in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the biogas plant working model demonstrate?
It demonstrates anaerobic digestion: organic slurry is broken down by bacteria without oxygen to give biogas, which collects under the floating dome and can be shown to burn at the burner tip.
Which feedstocks can be used in the biogas model?
Classroom feedstocks include vegetable waste, manure and grass, and comparing them shows how the feedstock affects the rate of gas production.
What is the price of the biogas plant working model?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the biogas plant working model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code SCL-PMP-11217 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the biogas plant working model?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the biogas plant working model at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code SCL-PMP-11217.
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