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Title: Dog Poop Power
Post by: Badgersmilk on September 22, 2010, 10:32:38 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/video/science-15749654/22051071 (http://news.yahoo.com/video/science-15749654/22051071)

"In India they use dog poop methane to cook food."  Oh, THAT'S the flavor I couldn't put my finger on!

Title: Re: Dog Poop Power
Post by: Solus on September 22, 2010, 11:15:36 AM

In the 70s I read about a "Home Waste Digesting" system that produced methane gas and a solid residue that could be use as compost in your garden.

The methane was use to power a closed water system steam generator for electricity.  The generator was low compression and any parts could be repaired/replaced in a good  home workshop.

All biodegradable waste went into the system: waste water and the usual garbage.  Not sure if the system had any liquid output which needed disposal.  It was touted as a pretty much self sustaining system.

Have to check to see if anything like that is available.

Title: Re: Dog Poop Power
Post by: mosbear on September 22, 2010, 11:15:46 AM

Quote from: Badgersmilk on September 22, 2010, 10:32:38 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/video/science-15749654/22051071 (http://news.yahoo.com/video/science-15749654/22051071)

"In India Cambridge, MA   they use dog poop methane to cook food."  Oh, THAT'S the flavor I couldn't put my finger on!

BTW Indians don't like dogs that much. Using dog doo would be even more repulsive to them. On the other hand Massholes...  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Dog Poop Power
Post by: tombogan03884 on September 23, 2010, 01:18:56 AM

Quote from: mosbear on September 22, 2010, 11:15:46 AM

BTW Indians don't like dogs that much. Using dog doo would be even more repulsive to them. On the other hand Massholes...  ;D ;D ;D

See !
It ISN'T just me  ;D
Glad to see you posting Mosbear.