Design of an Automated Power Generation Unit using Biomass

Power industry plays a crucial role in our society. It advances nation's economic growth and prosperity, it is a robust industry that contributes to the growth of society. However, with increase in population the demand for electricity is intensified. Present rate at which non-renewable resources are used for production is harmful to environment. Therefore, to generate electricity and to protect environment, energy extraction from renewable sources began to rise. Biomass- Cow urine being a renewable source of energy is used to generate electricity without impairing the environment. To generate electricity from cow urine copper and zinc electrodes are used as cathode and anode respectively, Cow urine that contains uric acid and water undergoes electrolysis and generate voltage. From one liter of cow urine 1V is generated. A system using 10 plastic containers, called cells, containing 1-liter cow urine each, was connected in series to generate 10V. The system is automated to discharge and refill the system with fresh cow urine periodically.