TINYTECH Portable Biogas Plant

TINYTECH and Aadhunik Global Energy

The TINYTECH Portable Biogas Plant is a small-scale biogas production system that uses household waste to produce a methane-rich gas.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The TINYTECH Biogas portable system is a small-scale biogas plant developed by TINYTECH for converting household organic waste into methane rich gas. The biodigester is made of fibre-reinforced plastic for durability and longevity. The TINYTECH biodigester is no longer in production as of July 2016.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

TINYTECH is mostly based in India but is also present in other 111 countries.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Local manufacturers in India. ^{interview with representative}

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~362 USD (25,000 IRS) ^{Converted on 22 July 2019}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Other competitors include biodigesters like the Flexi Biogas BG5, Simgas, and Sistema Biobolsa.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

The product targets users in rural areas.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Locally manufactured in India on a per demand basis. ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

This system is no longer in production and are available in very limited quantities. It can be acquired directly from TINYTECH or B2B business TradeIndia.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of July 2016, four systems have been distributed. ^{Interview with representative}

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Output energy product

The form of energy that is created by this system

Average daily biogas production (m3/day)

5-10

Description of waste source(s)

Types of input waste

Refuse, Organic material

Waste input requirements (kg per hour or day)

Manufacturer-specified system capacity

10 L of water per 2 kg of refuse/organic material

Description of other input requirements

Description of other consumables required for energy production

Other input requirements (amount per hour)

Quanity of consumables required per hour

System dimensions (m)

The size of this system

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The TINYTECH Portable Biogas Plant consists of a 1,170 L fermenter tank and a 800 L tank containing gas. Both tanks are made of fiberglass reinforced plastic. The dimensions are 150 cm in diameter and 210 cm in height. The unit weighs 60 kg, and the ratio of 10 L water to 2 kg of organic material is used.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Unavailable

Technical support Technical support provided by

User manual and training CD. ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

The technology is made to be low-tech and easily replaceable. ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

50 years minimum expected lifespan. TINYTECH does not supply a warranty although a warranty through a local manufacturer may be available. ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer specifies a 5-10 m³ per day of biogas output.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

None

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

TINYTECH ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

There are some dangers associated with biogas digesters such as fire hazards, leaks and negative pressures. However as this is a small, family size system the hazards are also reduced.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Biogas use products are available on the market including stoves, commercial burners, water heaters and gen-sets.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

The following paper gives some background on the potential utilization of biogas:

Holm-Nielsen, J., Al Seadi, T., Oleskowicz-Popiel, P., 2009, The future of anaerobic digestion and biogas utilization. Bioresource Technology. Vol 100. Issue 22. pp 5478-5484.

Some research on field performance evaluation of a flexi biogas plants can be found below:

Vijay, V. 2014. Technical and field performance evaluation of flexi biogas plants. International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

TINYTECH also offers other products related to renewable energies as well as another wide range of small machinery products.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

TINYTECH is mostly based in India but is also present in other 111 countries.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Local manufacturers in India. ^{interview with representative}

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~362 USD (25,000 IRS) ^{Converted on 22 July 2019}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Other competitors include biodigesters like the Flexi Biogas BG5, Simgas, and Sistema Biobolsa.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

The product targets users in rural areas.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Locally manufactured in India on a per demand basis. ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

This system is no longer in production and are available in very limited quantities. It can be acquired directly from TINYTECH or B2B business TradeIndia.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of July 2016, four systems have been distributed. ^{Interview with representative}

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Output energy product

The form of energy that is created by this system

Average daily biogas production (m3/day)

5-10

Description of waste source(s)

Types of input waste

Refuse, Organic material

Waste input requirements (kg per hour or day)

Manufacturer-specified system capacity

10 L of water per 2 kg of refuse/organic material

Description of other input requirements

Description of other consumables required for energy production

Other input requirements (amount per hour)

Quanity of consumables required per hour

System dimensions (m)

The size of this system

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Unavailable

Technical support Technical support provided by

User manual and training CD. ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

The technology is made to be low-tech and easily replaceable. ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

50 years minimum expected lifespan. TINYTECH does not supply a warranty although a warranty through a local manufacturer may be available. ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer specifies a 5-10 m³ per day of biogas output.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

None

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

TINYTECH ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

There are some dangers associated with biogas digesters such as fire hazards, leaks and negative pressures. However as this is a small, family size system the hazards are also reduced.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Biogas use products are available on the market including stoves, commercial burners, water heaters and gen-sets.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

The following paper gives some background on the potential utilization of biogas:

Holm-Nielsen, J., Al Seadi, T., Oleskowicz-Popiel, P., 2009, The future of anaerobic digestion and biogas utilization. Bioresource Technology. Vol 100. Issue 22. pp 5478-5484.

Some research on field performance evaluation of a flexi biogas plants can be found below:

Vijay, V. 2014. Technical and field performance evaluation of flexi biogas plants. International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

TINYTECH also offers other products related to renewable energies as well as another wide range of small machinery products.

Feedback

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Feedback from users, customers & distributors

Please let us know your experience in using this product through comments below.

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