The Calorific Value (GCV) of biomass pellets made from various materials.
The Calorific Value (GCV) of biomass pellets made from various materials. The GCV represents the amount of heat energy released by a unit mass of fuel during complete combustion. Here are some examples of biomass pellets and their approximate GCV values: Remember that these values are approximate and can vary based on the specific materials, moisture content, […]
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Napier Grass Details to make Biomass Pellet
Napier grass, also known as elephant grass, is a productive and versatile forage grass native to Africa and Southeast Asia. While it may be a relatively new energy crop in India, Thai farmers have been cultivating it for over 30 years, with more than 130 varieties. Let’s explore its potential for bioenergy applications: 1. Biomass Production […]
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Total Biomass Potential of India
Total Biomass Available (thousand tonnes) in India States Wheat Rice Maize Bajra Sugarcane Groundnut RapeseedMustard Arhar/Tur Total Crops Andaman & Nicobar — 19.7 1.0 — 0.1 — — — 201.0 Andhra Pradesh 0.1 14407.0 4248.0 164.0 394.0 1619.0 3.0 278.0 40012.0 Arunachal Pradesh 14.2 322.0 — — 2.1 — — — 751.0 Assam 43.6 7768.0 […]
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The Biomass Programme by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India
The Biomass Programme by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India aims to support the establishment of Biomass Briquette/Pellet manufacturing plants and promote Biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration projects in industries across the country. Here are the key features of this program: For more details, you can refer to the administrative approval document provided by the MNRE1. If you have further inquiries, feel […]
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Biomass Pellet Mill Ring die vs Flat die
Design and Operation: Ring Die Pellet Mills: Have a circular die with holes and rollers that rotate inside the die. They are suitable for large-scale production and are commonly used in commercial pelletization plants1. Flat Die Pellet Mills: Feature a flat die with multiple holes and rollers that press the biomass through these holes. They […]
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