Scientists using cows to produce fuel
Posted Oct 21, 2013 7:40 am.
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Could cows power our cars?
A group of scientists in Argentina have discovered a way to turn bovine burps into fuel.
Argentina’s National Institute of Agricultural Technology’s technique involves running a tube from the cow’s stomach into a tank.
Methane, the key component of natural gas, is then separated from the other gases found in the tank.
Each head of cattle can produce between 250 to 300 litres of methane a day, which is enough to power a refrigerator for 24 hours.
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