Biogas - Typical Composition

Typical composition of biogas produced from household waste

Biogas can be produced on the basis of several biomass resources. Typical composition of biogas produced from household waste is indicated below:

Substance Weight (%)

Typical

Range

Ash 25 15 - 40
Carbon 25 15 - 35
Chlorine 0.7 0.5 - 1.0
Hydrogen 3 2 - 5
Nitrogen 0.6 0.2 - 1.0
Oxygen 18 12 - 24
Sulphur 0.003 0.002 - 0.6
Water 20 15 - 35

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