Question: The table below shows the potential biogas yield, in [ m 3 / t wet mass of substrate ] for different substrates, along with their

The table below shows the potential biogas yield, in [m3/t wet mass of substrate] for different substrates, along with their respective total solids (TS) content and volatile solids (VS) content.
Cow manure Chicken manure Food waste Grease trap Bread
TS content, % wb
9
15
205090
VS content, % db
80
65
909690
Potential biogas yield, m3/t wet mass of substrate 30
60
220
500
580
1) Calculate the biogas yields, in [m3/t total solids] and [m3/t volatile solids] for the substrates.
2) Rank the substrates based on the biogas yields that are expressed in the three different units. Briefly comment on your results.

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