| 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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Minor engine repairs?
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Electrical control repairs?
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Plumbing?
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Welding?
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b. Can this person devote |
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One-half to 1 hour/day for routine maintenance?
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1-2 days for infrequent repair?
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c. Is technical support (parts & service) available? |
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Engine parts?
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Digester equipment?
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Electrician to help interface with electric utility?
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d. Will the owner oversee (be responsible) for this system? |
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