ECO HEARTH: A biogas-based solution at a household level that’ll utilize the daily organic waste of the household and convert it into biogas and a fertilizer as a by-product

Abstract

A research into one of the main problem faced by the Pakistani women due to the unexpected gas load shedding, the activity of cooking taking a hit due to a shortage of natural gas that also adversely affects the economy of the country. The shortage of natural gas in Pakistan has pushed the locals to shift to fuel wood or fossil fuels combustion for extraction of energy; an alternative that is not only time consuming and costlier but is also unhygienic and harmful for human health. The project involves the developing and analysis of a bio digester tank that mainly concentrates on the design and structure strength, durability, ergonomics, convenience and flexibility of usage in different conditions. Such a solution offers a time and cost efficient alternative to the natural gas with added benefits of protecting both the human health as well as the environment. All the specifications must be verified to avoid materials and fund wasting. The proposed product, therefore, suggests realization of miniaturized biogas-based solution at a household level that’ll utilize the daily organic waste of the household and convert it into biogas and a fertilizer as a by-product.