Principal Investigator

Miriam Makhyour, Master of Science in Appropriate Technology and Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Business

Appalachian State University
Education: Appalachian State University
Degree: Ph.D.
Born in: Boone, North Carolina

My Qualifications

Master of Science in Appropriate Technology and Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Business, May 2011, Appalachian State University

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Passion/Philosophy

My passion is to use the least wasteful fuels possible and to find new ways for sustainable energy to be made possible.

Books I'm Reading

The Book of Life by J. Krishnamurti

Generator to Produce Electricity from Waste

Why? This study is an economic analysis of automotive engine-generator sets as a universal technology for small farms and landfills to produce electricity from biogas. This system merits further research so that it may become a platform for micro anaerobic digestion. The objective is a longevity study of three landfills using this type of system and a feasibility study of two farms. Internal combustio ...
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Ultimate Goal The significance of this study is its potential to generate multiple micro anaerobic digester projects, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This research will present a body of knowledge that could verify the economics of methane to electricity generation at many small to medium sized farms and landfills worldwide. It will determine the impact of contaminants and wear metals in the engine ...
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