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Quick Checklist To Assess
Biomass Potential *
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| 1. Manure
Production |
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a. Do you have a
sufficient number of animals (more than 300 dairy/beef or
more than 3000 hogs)? |
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b. Are the animals
confined year-round? |
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c. Is the animal
population stable (varies less than 10%)? |
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| 2. Manure
Management |
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a. Is manure
collected as a liquid (solids less than 4%), a slurry
(less than 10%), or a semi-solid (less than 20%)? |
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b. Is there a
common collection point for the manure? |
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c. Is manure
collected daily? |
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d. Is the manure
free of bedding, sand, stones, other foreign material? |
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| 3. Energy Use |
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a. Are there
significant onsite energy needs for heat, hot water or
electricity? |
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b. Are there nearby
farms or other facilities that could use biogas? |
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c. Are there
electric utilities in your area that are willing to buy
electric power from your facility? |
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| 4. Management: |
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a. Is there a
person available on the farm who understands technical
equipment and can do: |
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b. Can this person
devote |
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c. Is technical
support (parts & service) available? |
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d. Will the owner
oversee (be responsible) for this system? |
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