BSU-2015 (Cost reduction) Model
Developed in 2015 by BSUL and SNV together with Biogas experts in Uganda. It was developed from the MCD model with a main purpose to reduce setup and the area needed for installation. It is 20-25% cheaper than the MCD model.
Fixed Dome Camartec Design for domestic use
- Cubic Meter
This is a small capacity plant that requires 1.5 basins of cow dung per day. It will give the user approximately 2 hours of cooking and 4 hours of lighting based on one stove and one lamp. However you can get more cooking or lighting if not used simultaneously.
Suitable if user has 1 cow on zero grazing.
- 6 Cubic Meter
This is a small-medium capacity plant that requires 2.5 basins of cow dung per day. It will give the user approximately 4 hours of cooking and 4 hours of lighting based on one stove and one lamp. However you can get more cooking or lighting if not used simultaneously.
Suitable if user has 2 cows on zero grazing.
- 9 Cubic Meter
This is a medium capacity plant that requires 3.5 basins of cow dung per day. It will give the user approximately 6 hours of cooking and 5 hours of lighting based on two stoves and two lamps. However you can get more cooking or lighting if not used simultaneously.
Suitable if user has 2-3 cows on zero grazing.
- 13 Cubic Meter
This is a large capacity plant that requires 5.5 basins of cow dung per day. It will give the user approximately 7 hours of cooking and 5 hours of lighting based on two stoves and three lamps. However you can get more cooking or lighting if not used simultaneously.
Suitable if user has 4 or more cows.
2. Solid State Digesters (SSD)
This type of bio-digester is suitable for water stressed areas. It requires minimum water compared to the regular bio-digester and costs approximately 30% more. Sizes start at 9 cubic meters and above.
