Utilization of Natural-Made Compost as Potential Source of Electricity

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Rapid technological change required people to be greatly dependent in electricity thus demand for higher energy consumption and adding to an unsolvable problem in global warming and waste mismanagement Nevertheless, these unwanted stuffs can produce electricity, heat, compost materials or fuel. Awareness of the usability of organic wastes as alternative source of energy can help achieve a basic sustainable community development. With these issues, the researcher decided to conduct a study on the utilization of natural made compost as an alternative source of electricity

METHODS

This study utilized Organic wastes such as vegetable and fruit scraps saw dust, and fish entrails converted into natural made compost as potential source of electricity. Experimental method was used to show how organic materials developed into natural made compost that can be a potential source of electrical energy. Applied quantitative approach in data gathering procedure on the potential of the natural made compost as alternative source of energy

RESULTS

The results revealed that 2 kg of compost diluted in potable water produces 7.82 V electric potential than distilled water. Moreover, in lighting up an LED, 2kg composed took 30-20.67 days as compared to 1kg and 1.5kg, which are 9.67; 11.33; 13.33; 14.33 days respectively which means that Electric Potential and Time duration interval were significantly affected by the amount of compost and type of water used but not in terms of LED brightness

DISCUSSIONS

The findings of the study presented difference in the mean level of natural made compost as potential source of electricity as to Electric Potential and Time Duration interval in both potable and distilled water were significant unlike in LED Brightness. Furthermore, people can use these scraps as a substitute energy source to avoid improper waste disposal, lessen garbage pollution, and promote a healthy environment. This proved that protecting the environment while promoting innovation takes resourcefulness, initiative coupled with advocacy for change.

The highest proportion of compost is recommended. It should be utilized to produce higher and longer electric potential. Further recommendations include the use a more sensitive instrument in determining LED brightness design an in-house compost power unit for larger electrodes tanks enabling to light 20W-40W fluorescent lamp, and introduction of the designed in-house compost power unit to the community as pilot project. The researchers encourage future studies using waste products as raw materials.