B42—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 10,1982 COLUMBIA, Mo Smack dab m the middle ot Missouri is this farm that converts livestock manure into usable forms of energy. It also gets a shot of energy from its "liquid fuel plant” which is, as of now, an alcohol still. Some unconventional energy equipment—like an electric generator and an internal com bustion engine fueled by bio-gas— provides the power that makes the energy farm systems go. Built on the University ot Missouri-Columbia’s South Farms just last summer, the farm with its "integrated energy systems” is an important new research tool tor those who want farmers to make the most ot their energy resources. •This is a research facility, so we are always studying ways to unprove the farm’s efficiency,” said James Fischer, USDA agricultural engineer largely responsible tor design ot the in tegrated energy system. "The aim ot our research is lo help make farmers more efficient at producing food,” added Albert Garcia, UMC agricultural engineer involved in some ot the farm’s projects. "We try for complete use ot as many energy sources as possible,” Garcia said. •These im provements in energy use will help make farming more profitable.” Said Fischer, "We want to use all the energy system recaptures tor food production on the farm. After Facts on Integrated Farm Energy System Manure Digester: Volume - 5,000 cu. ft. of liquid manure; Biogas production from digester - 10,000 cu.ft. per day. Engine: 4 cylinder, 4 stroke, 220 cu. in. Waukesha spark ignition engine (set to run at 1,200 rpm to enhance longevity under 24-hr. operation). Output -17.5 kilowatts of electricity, 23 kilowatts of thermal energy. | HENRYK. FISHER INC. f I SANDBLASTING AND I I SPRAY PAINTING i [hydraulics... if i ! 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The best part of the liquid fuel plant is that it allows farmers to store thermal energy (heat) from the engine tor use at a later date as a liquid fuel. For example, the manure digester pioduces methane gas which is not dense enough to run vehicles but is a good stationary energy source. So the gas is used to run a cogenerator which produces electricity and heat From the engine’s heat comes hot water that can be used to heat buildings in winter. Or in summer, the hot water can be used in the still to convert biomas into other fuels (lute alcohol). "The concept allows us to use most ot the energy produced from the manure digester,” Fischer said. "That means we can make good use of the manure and, as a result. Ethanol Plant: 1 steam jacketed cookpot - 500 gallons; 1 steam jacketed potstill - 500 gallons; 1 column 18 ft. packed with ractud rings; Four 500-gallon fermentors with agitators; Ethanol (alcohol) production - 1 batch per day; 30 gallons of 200 proof ethanol from 17 bu. ot corn. * The above tigures represent the Energy Farm systems at full capacity. Pumps From $79.00 Hydraulic Gear and Vane Pumps by Permco Gresen and Cross Widely used in Agriculture with pressures to 4000 psi Motors From $147.50 Low Speed High Torque Orbit Type Motors manufactured by Adan Hydraulics Cylinders From $60.66 Heavy Duty Double Acting Cylinders with pressures to3ooopsi meet ASAE Standards Manufactured by Cross Prince and Energy Valvas From $59.00 Hydraulic Control Valves Spring Centered Oetemed or Solenoid Operated with Built In Relief Valves By Gresen Cross or Prince Hosai Custom Hose Assemblies or Bulk Hose SAE rated fl i s 6 L How the “Integrated Energy Systems” work: generator which produces electricity; 5. 1. Livestock eat residue from alcohol distillery Engine’s thermal energy (heat) helps run and methane digester; 2. Methane digester alcohol plant and heats methane digester; 6. produces biogas from manure; 3. Biogas fuels Distillery produces fuel for vehicles, internal combustion engine; 4. Engine powers more efficient Ui>e ot livestock teed.” Some intriguing studies using Energy Farm residues as teed are also being conducted by olbei UMC scientists. An example is what animal scientist John Paterson is doing with the spent gram from the alcohol still, which usually presents some teed handling problems because it’s mostly water. He is combing the mash with tescue or straw to make a drier mix, then ensiling the mixture in silage bags. The idea is to come out with a complete ration for beet cattle—high in energy and protein. Poultry scientist Joe Van depopuhere is feeding the effluent from the manure digester to chickens because the “highly liquid residue contains protein, minerals and some car bohydiates.” Vandepopuliere is From $B.OO SPENT cum Aerial Ladder Equipment Special Winter Prices on Interior Airless Spray Painting Sandblasting at our Shop During Winter months • WL3II (A) • WL3I3(A-P) • WL3IB(A-P) • Apoiio(P) (A) = Anthracnose resistant (P) = Phytophthora tolerant CLOVER • Cert. Arlington • Medium Red • Alsike VORIS SEEP CORN 100 to 122 days maturity, suitable for silage, grain, no-till price *58.80 OATS • Cert. Lang lICITY ELECT < 4 SHAFT, GENERATOR analyzing the nutrient content ot the ettiuenl, determining how much chickens will eat and figuring what additional sup plement they need tor a complete ration. The "reteedmg” studies by Paterson and Vandepopuliere are just one ot live , lajor efforts now underway at the farm The others include. —Microcomputer control ot the distilliation process. —Evaluation efficiency. —lmproving thermal (heal) recovery from the co-generator. . need \ MORE ROOM? Read The Classified Real Estate Ads • Uncert. Buffalo MANURE PROPANE TNERMAE ♦ ot termentalion % P* CUSTOM " SHEEPSHEARING Any size flock Any distance Worming Liquid Drench TBZ or Tramazol offered External parasite control for ticks and fleas Buyer of raw Wool Cash paid on delivery Fleeces need not be tied D & D Sheep Service RD4, Box 506 Manheim, Pa. 17545 Tel. (717)665-9467 ATTENTION SWINE PRODUCERS Our contract program is now available to qualified hog finishing units in PA, DE, MDand VA —■ ■ ■ Contact ■■■■■—- DENN ARD HILL JR. 302-629 2837 And join the Delmarva Farms Family of Producers 1 SETTLING MSN) HOCUS METHANE OKESTER —lmproving the performance o-‘ the manure handling system Altogether, nine scientists from three UMC departments are carrying out research at the farm which has attracted a terrific variety of people—from farmers to congressmen to hi ewers to reporters. "We like visitors, but we’re getting so many that we can’t give individual tours,” Fischer said. He suggested that persons ui lerested in visiting the farm contact then area agricultural engineering extension specialist and arrange a grougjpur.
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