To respond to energy challenges in agriculture, design low-cost and affordable renewable energy technologies for improved, efficient and sustainable production systems.
ACTIVITIES:
Solar/air drying
System modelling
Windmill pumps and dual energy engine driven pumps
Bio-diesel production and analyses
2nd Generation – lignocellulose to bio-ethanol and butanol
Thermal conversion (Pyrolysis, Gasification, & Combustion)
Biogas energy
Biodigestate as green fertilizer
High-Value products from anaerobic digestion (VFAs, fibres, H2 & Bedding for livestock)
Focus on PV systems and feasibility studies for farm buildings
Harnessing the energy of flowing water and putting that energy to mechanical or electrical use
Agricultural systems
Wild Liipia javanica (Lemon Bush)
Essential oils business is a niche farming business. In an effort to reduce barriers for emerging farmers, the ARC-Agricultural Engineering Campus has upgraded its laboratory to include essential oil quality analysis services. (Read more...)
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ARC’S SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM FOR BIOGAS PROJECTS SUPPORT
Methane potential testing system
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