TINYTECH Portable Biogas Plant

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$362.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Local manufacturers in India. ^{interview with representative}

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Sistema Biobolsa, Flexi Biogas BG5, and SimGas GesiShamba.

Manufacturing/Building Method

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

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

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.

Distributions to Date Status

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

Design Specifications

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

Technical Support

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

Replacement Components

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

Lifecycle

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 Parameters

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

Vetted Performance Status

None

Safety

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

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

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Evaluation methods

Unknown

Other Information

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