The Main Parameter Analysis in Developing Low Pressure Biogas Standards

Abstract

The Indonesian is one of the countries consuming fossil energy as a petroleum fuels which are quite high with the average needs increasing by 7% per year. The Indonesian Government has a commitment to address the issue of based energy crisis through one of the ways to find alternative energy sources that have the potential to generate energy that significantly to support the government program. The use of biogas is a part of renewable energy which is one of the references for government programs in order to increase energy access for the community through the utilization of New and Renewable Energy especially bioenergy. Biogas is a gas produced by anaerobic activities from organic materials including waste from human, animals, domestic and biodegradable waste or any organic waste that is biodegradable under anaerobic conditions. Biogas is a very interesting gas fuel to be developed because it can be updated and can be made by yourself with uncomplicated simple technology. The purpose of this study was to analyze the main parameters in the low pressure biogas quality requirements. This study uses descriptive qualitative analysis using the soft ware Framework for Analysis, Comparison, and Testing of Standards. The stages of this study include determining the basic principles, formulation and proof of standard concepts, stakeholder analysis, technical analysis and comparison of standards. The research locus includes producers, consumers, technical committees and conformity assessment agencies of biogas. Primary data collection and surveys include 10 provincial cities in Indonesia. This research recommends several parameters that can be used as a basis in developing national and international standards include low pressure factors; gas content including methane; hydrogen sulfide; carbon dioxide and oxygen.

The Quality Requirements for Small-Scale Low-Pressure Biodigester in Indonesia: Developing Indonesian National Standards and Addressing Consumer Needs

“…A comprehensive framework of national standards for biogas plants and their utilization in Indonesia has not been established, particularly regarding the quality requirements for biodigester as a low-pressure biogas producing unit for domestic purposes. The urgency of this issue has been discussed 17) , and a further detailed study was given 18) . This urgency is further argued as standard availability may improve biogas sector business development, ensure customer protection and safety, as well as establish a healthy business environment for biogas manufacturers in Indonesia 19) .…”

“…The term small-scale low-pressure biodigester in this paper is defined as a small domestic biodigester with gas pressure between 0.1-0.9 bar 18) , while high-pressure biogas has a measurement range from 1 to 200 Bar 24) . Based on its gas holder characteristics, biodigester for household purposes, in general, is classified type into a floating drum, fixed-dome, and plastic bag biodigester 26) .…”