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This brochure provides an introduction to biogas technology that uses waste as feedstock, setting out how it is used and its various applications. It covers, among other things, a description of the biological process, the different ways to efficiently use biogas, a comparison of the energetic potential of different feedstock, and its handling and preparation. The brochure further provides an overview of the common digester technologies in use and tackles the safety issues involved in operating biogas plants.
Partners of this publication are the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and the Indian Biogas Association (IBA), who promote biogas production from different waste streams, share the experience gained in installing integrated waste management systems, and add their voice to the debate, especially on the role of biogas in developing and emerging countries.