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The slurry that is produced is rich in organics and nutrients, but almost odourless and partly disinfected (complete pathogen destruction would require thermophilic conditions). Often, a biogas reactor is used as an alternative to a conventional septic tank, since it offers a similar level of treatment, but with the added benefit of biogas. Depending on the design and the inputs, the reactor should be emptied once every 6 months to 10 years.
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- Requires constant source of water. <br> - Requires expert design and skilled construction. <br> - Gas production below 15°C is not economically feasible. <br> - Digested sludge and effluent still requires treatment
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==Adequacy==
Gas equipment should be cleaned carefully and regularly so that corrosion and leaks are prevented. Grit and sand that has settled to the bottom should be removed once every year. Capital costs for gas transmission infrastructure can increase the project cost. Depending on the quality of the output, the gas transmission capital costs can be offset by long-term energy savings.
==Acknowledgements==
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==Referencesand external links== * Elizabeth Tilley et.al (2008). [http://www.eawag.ch/organisation/abteilungen/sandec/publikationen/publications_sesp/downloads_sesp/compendium_high.pdf Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies] ([http://www.eawag.ch/organisation/abteilungen/sandec/publikationen/publications_sesp/downloads_sesp/compendium_low.pdf low res version]). Department of Water and Sanitation in Development Countries ([http://www.sandec.ch/ Sandec]) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag). (Provides a full overview of sanitation systems.)
* Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) (1996). Biogas Technology: A Training Manual for Extension. Consolidated Management Services, Kathmandu. Available: http://www.fao.org