Biogas production using water hyacinths to meet collective energy needs in a sahelian country

This paper presents a pilot project that investigates the possibility of producing biogas from a mixture of water hyacinth and fresh rumen residue – replacing firewood as a source of fuel – to meet the energy needs of a maternity facility in Niamey (Niger). The discontinuous-type installation (batch...

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Published in:	Field Actions Science Reports
Main Authors:	O. Almoustapha, S. Kenfack, J. Millogo-Rasolodimby
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Institut Veolia Environnement 2009-01-01
Subjects:	biogas discontinuous digester water hyacinth
Online Access:	http://journals.openedition.org/factsreports/134