How many homes will 2800 cubic feet of methane power?

Answer 1

First we have to assume...

We assume as follows:

- methane is non-liquefied

- methane is pure

- methane is at NTP (normal temperature and pressure)

Then the facts:

- I am calculating at SI-units or their derivatives

- 2800 cu.ft. is approx. 79,3 cubic meters

- energy content of methane is 9.9 kWh/m3

- that gives us energy of 785,07 kWh

We are comparing this energy to a flat of 50m2, heated by district heating. So, no methane is used for heating.

On average, flat of 50m2 consumes 3600 kWh per year, so 2800 cu.ft. is enough to cover energy need of this flat for 2.6 months. NB! No heating is calculated here, see above.

So, one cubic meter of methane (35,3 cu.ft) can be compared roughly to 1 liter of gasoil (diesel) for energy content.

Answer 2

It is difficult to determine exactly how many homes can be powered by 2800 cubic feet of methane without additional information. The amount of energy produced by methane can vary depending on the efficiency of the conversion process and the energy needs of the homes. Generally, methane can provide enough energy to power several homes for a short period of time.