Utilization and Analysis of Compost as a Potential Source of Electricity

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Philippines is mainly an agricultural country with a land area of 30 million hectares, 47 percent of which is agricultural. It is known because of the large number of unwanted waste in the country. It includesthe biodegradable waste which is any organic matter in waste which can be broken down into methane or simple organic molecules by micro-organisms and other living things using composting or similar processes. The use of waste materials might be a huge help in producing energy. That is in the context why the researcher thought of doing a utilization and analysis of compost as a potential source of electricity.

METHODS

It revolved around the compost from the LGU's and certain minerals and chemicals from it.Collection of the compost was done with the help of LGU's. It was properly prepared through a representative sample with relative proportions or concentration of all pertinent components. Moreover, the same sample was handled in such a way that no significant changes in composition occur before the tests are made. After the necessary preparations, the sample was sent to the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology for analysis. The data was submitted last July 11, 2016. Further experimentation and specific processes was held at the researcher's household.

RESULTS

Based from the findings, the following conclusions are made: It showed that Week 5, 2016-1034 has the highest 9.79 conductivity mS/cm among the sample per week. One parameter, which is the degree of maturity of compost, shows that the longer / higher maturity, the conductivity per sample increases. Varying observation of all the minerals from the sample was made. It was tested to see if the sample might be utilized asa source of electricity. It showed significant electrical conductivity.

DISCUSSIONS

In the light of the findings and conclusions, the following recommendations are hereby offered: The components of sample compost maybe changed with varying proportions. It may be subjected to longer time of composting process for maturity of compost to yield higher electrical conductivity. It showed significant electrical conductivity from the compost. Hence, further studies could be made to support the findings gathered from the study. Further support from LGU's can be networked to properly utilize the potential of compost as source of electricity.