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Title: Biogas - heating : project, heater design and construction
Authors: Gatt, Ronald (1984)
Keywords: Biogas
Heating
Heat engineering
Issue Date: 1984
Citation: Gatt, R. (1984). Biogas - heating : project, heater design and construction (Bachelor’s dissertation).
Abstract: The main aim of this project is the specific utilisation of biogas for warm air heating. It was not my intention to introduce any new scientific concept in this field, but only to reform and apply existing combustion and warm air heating principles to satisfy the characteristic properties of biogas fuel. This work consists mainly of two sections: a project design and its subsequent construction. The report, however is not likewise divided in two, but commences with the introduction of biogas and slowly but freely progresses to its actual use as fuel burned inside the heater designed in this project. The report is divided in four parts. Part 1 and its chapter sub-divisions deal with the idea of biogas as an alternative form of energy, its production, and its utilisation with particular reference to direct combustion in burners and stoves. This part also refers to the Ghammieri biogas plant which is to supply the fuel for the heater. Part 2 gives a view to gas-fired warm air heating principles and applies these principles to explain the basic design components, operation and control of warm air heating systems. The actual project work begins with Part 3 of the report. This part involves the heater design and construction based on estimation of the heating load, selection of the type of heater, equipment and material requirements. Although the heater is designed for a particular heating load, the basic construction remains the same with however the necessary modifications being carried out to manipulate the heating capacity of the heater. Finally, the report presents the proper controls required for automatic operation of the heater even though this was not the aim of the project (in fact no such controls have been incorporated). Part 4 is the last part of the report, but it is the most important since it deals with the testing and evaluation of the design. The conclusions reached in this report hopefully the initiative for future projects - are also included in this part. It was an experience doing such a practical project for the simple reason that for the first time in my academic life I came face to face with the realities and problems offered by the practical side of engineering. In some cases I have to admit that the problems I encountered were totally unrelated to my past experience - sometimes even beyond my capabilities. In every such instance I welcomed the generous help of the people around me.
Description: B.ENG (HONS)
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/96090
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