Utilization of Food processing Waste for Energy Generation.

Desiccated coconut industries produce lot of waste water which contain high organic compounds, but it demands high BOD and COD hence it causes adverse effect on environment. Utilization of waste water for energy generation is an efficient and effective technology. In this technology pretreated desiccated waste water can be used for biogas production. Installed Biomethanation plant generates about 350 electrical units per day and 30 kW biogas generator runs for 8-10 hr/day. The generated power is supplied to the coconut processing unit of Indus Bio Products, Puttur for running of water lifting from borewell, drying of desiccated coconut, feeding unit, running of chaff cutter machine, processing machine and captive use. During last 36 months 3240 tons of agro processing waste is treated and total 345600 units of electricity is generated. Apart from the fact that biogas produced is effective in reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]