Analysis of Anaerobic Digestion Installation Testing for Tofu Liquid Waste Utilization into Biogas with the Addition of Cow Manure Variations

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to convert tofu wastewater into biogas using an anaerobic digester with varying cow dung mixtures (10%, 15%, and 20%). The study method entails creating digesters including independent, dependent, and controlled variables. Variations in pH, temperature, biogas pressure, and biogas volume were detected throughout the course of a 15-day fermentation. The data show that in the 10% fluctuation, the greatest pH was on day 7 (7), whereas the highest temperature was 32°C on days 6 and 7. Biogas pressure emerged on day 6 (89.2 cmHg), resulting in a volume of 90 liters by day 15. In the 15% variation, the highest pH (7.2) occurred on day 8, with the highest temperature (34°C) on days 9 and 10. Biogas pressure began on day 5 (89.9 cmHg), with a biogas volume of 95 liters on day 15. The 20% variance resulted in the highest pH (7.4) on day 8 and the highest temperature of 35°C from days 9-11. Biogas pressure began on day 5 (90.7 cmHg), resulting in a biogas volume of 100 liters on day 15. This study sheds light on how to manage tofu waste into biogas with varying degrees of effectiveness and efficiency.