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@article{186215,
        author = {Shubham Prashant Tiware and Sushant Annaso Kattikar and Niharika Sanjay Jagtap and Nilima Vinayak Sonawane and Saeedanwar Salim Inamdar and Sayali Pralhad Mane},
        title = {Development of two stage biogas digester by using kitchen waste for collage canteen},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {1243-1247},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186215},
        abstract = {The present project focuses on the development of a two-stage biogas digester utilizing kitchen waste generated from the college canteen to produce clean and renewable energy in the form of biogas. With the growing concern over waste management and the need for sustainable energy sources, this project aims to convert biodegradable waste into useful energy while reducing environmental pollution. The two-stage biogas digester consists of a hydrolysis–Acidogenesis stage and a Methanogenesis stage, designed to improve the efficiency of biogas production compared to traditional single-stage digesters. In the first stage, complex organic matter in the kitchen waste is broken down into simpler compounds by hydrolytic and Acidogenic bacteria. In the second stage, these simpler compounds are converted into methane-rich biogas by Methanogenic bacteria under anaerobic conditions. The kitchen waste collected from the college canteen including vegetable peels, leftover food, and other biodegradable materials serves as the primary feedstock. The digester operates under controlled temperature and pH conditions, ensuring maximum gas yield and stable operation. The produced biogas can be utilized for cooking or heating purposes in the canteen, while the slurry byproduct can be used as an organic fertilizer for gardening or agricultural use. This project demonstrates a sustainable approach to waste management and energy recovery at the institutional level. It promotes environmental protection, reduces dependencyconventional fuels, and encourages the use of renewable energy within the college campus},
        keywords = {},
        month = {November},
        }