Science & Environment
Biogas Anaerobic Digestion Methane Yield Calculator
Estimate methane yield and energy potential from anaerobic digestion of organic waste per ton.
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Methane produced
2,800 m³ CH4
Energy content
1,05,840 MJ
Energy equivalent
29,400 kWh
Volatile solids mass
8,000 kg
Formula and working
CH4 volume = waste mass × VS fraction × methane yield per VS
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Collect the inputs
Organic waste input = 10 tons; Volatile solids fraction = 80 %; Methane yield per VS = 0.35 m³ CH4/kg VS
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Apply the formula
CH4 volume = waste mass × VS fraction × methane yield per VS
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Result
Methane produced = 2,800 m³ CH4
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