How can manure be turned into energy?

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Methane can be produced from manure through a fermentation process involving methanogenic bacteria, which are naturally present in manure, particularly from cows. This process does not involve extracting methane but rather relies on the fermentation of the manure to generate methane as a byproduct. German companies like ATZ and TVA are engaged in this energy production method, utilizing the natural bacteria found in manure to facilitate methane generation for energy use.
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I heard that it was possibel to extract methane from manure, so you could produce energy/power. I understand that ATZ and TVA (some german companies?) are making this, but I am wondering how the process works.
Anyone who can tell me?

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You use http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanogen" .
 
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alxm said:
You use methanogenic bacteria[/URL].
Which come free with the manure - especially if you have cows.
 


It's not an extraction from manure - it's fermentation of manure with methane production.
 

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