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| Biodigester and Bladder |
By:
SWR Staff (2014-04-29)
The Canada Agriculture and
Food Museum (CAFM) has unveiled a new biodigester that can demonstrate to
visitors how animal waste can be processed to produce energy.
The biodigester, provided
by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), was designed and manufactured by a
team of energy and bioprocessing specialists at SRC.
"SRC is incredibly
pleased to provide this innovative technology to CAFM," said
Dr. Laurier Schramm, SRC president and CEO, in a statement. "This
biodigester demonstrates our sustainability efforts, while at the same time
strengthening SRC's position as a leading research and technology provider
allied with visionary local, national and international collaborators."
Biodigesters convert
organic material into a renewable energy called biogas, as well as produce
valuable byproducts such as nutrient-rich fertilizers. The biogas produced from
this unit is the equivalent of 23 litres of gasoline over a one week period.
"We're very thankful
to SRC for providing us with this state-of-the-art piece of innovative
equipment. It is a wonderful complement to CAFM's Energy Park, which is part of
the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation's (CSTMC) Let's Talk
Energy initiative, through which we are working to increase the energy literacy
of Canadians. Here at CAFM, we are proud to showcase the various aspects of
energy science and innovation in the agricultural sector,"
said Fernand Proulx, Acting President and CEO of the CSTMC.
About the
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum (CAFM)
Located
on a heritage site of the Central Experimental Farm, near the National
Capital's downtown core, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum offers its
visitors the unique experience of a fully functioning farm in an urban setting.
Part of the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation, the CAFM is
mandated to preserve Canada'sagriculture and food heritage, and to share
and promote scientifically accurate knowledge about the way agriculture is best
practiced and food produced and consumed in Canada.
About the
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
SRC
is one of Canada's leading providers of applied research, development
and demonstration (RD&D) and technology commercialization. With more than
350 employees, $67 million in annual revenue and 67 years of RD&D
experience, SRC provides services and products to its 1,800 clients around the
world. For more information, visit SRC's website www.src.sk.ca.
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