BIOMASS- AN OVERVIEW

Biomass, the oldest form of renewable energy, has been used for thousands of years. However, with the emergence of fossil fuels, its relative share of use has declined in recent years. Currently some 13% of the worlds primary energy supply is from biomass, though there are strong regional differences. Developed countries derive around 3% of their energy from biomass. while in Africa the proportion ranges between 70% and 90%. With the adverse environmental effects of fossil fuels on the environment (such as climate change) coming to the forefront, people everywhere are rediscovering the advantages of biomass.

BIOMASS- AN OVERVIEW
The use of biomass as a fuel is considered to be carbon neutral because plants and trees remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store it while they grow. Burning biomass in homes, in industrial processes, for energy generation, or for transport activities returns this sequestered CO2 to the atmosphere. At the same time, new plant or tree growth keeps the atmospheres carbon cycle in balance by recapturing CO2. This net-zero or carbon-neutral cycle can be repeated indefinitely, as long as biomass is re-grown in the next management cycle and harvested for use. The sustainable management of the biomass source is thus critical to Ensuring that the carbon cycle is not interrupted. In contrast to biomass, fossil fuels such as gas, oil, and coal are not regarded as carbon-neutral because they release CO2 which has been stored for millions of years, and because they cannot be stored or sequestered.

Source wise Installed capacity of Renewable power in India

Biomass based energy generation has significant potential to contribute to Indias growing energy needs. Technology has also significantly advanced and is being made available locally along with a host of financial incentives and policy measures being put into place to accelerate the investment in this sector. (Source- Bio energy india-7)

2,559 23%

10%

53%

20,000

3% 1%

10%

Potential

Installed

Coal

Gas

Diesel

Nuclear

Large Hydro

Renewable

Biomass based power (MW)

Source- MNRE 31.12.2010

Installed Capacities (by fuel type)

Source- C.E.A july 2010

BRIQUETTE- AT YOUR DOOR

Crops Fields (Producing of mustard crops) Crops waste for storage (Piles) Product of Mustard for domestic use

Briquette manufacturing plants Through Road Transport

Industrial Units (Steam / Power Generation)

This is one of the best substitutes to save the consumption of Fuel wood. Biomass briquettes are easy to handle, transport and store. Briquette available in uniform and sizes. This help to solve the residual disposal problem by its non hazardous nature. Pollution will be minimize by burning the fuel. Briquette is the low cost fuel in comparison of coal, fuel oil. Briquettes are sulfur free product. Briquette has a consistent quality, comparatively high calorific value, More uniform combustion in comparison of coal. Handling costs are less. Easy to burn.

Briquettes have high specific density (1200 Kg/m3) and bulk density (800 Kg/m3) compared to 60 to 180 Kg/m3 of loose biomass.

BRIQUETTE- AT YOUR DOOR

Loose form

Loose form close view

Die and punch machine

Product from m/c

Briquette in piles

Briquette in Begs

Average Beg Weight - 35-40 Kgs. Transport lorry weight- 15-16 Tons. Suggested storage - 50-60 Tons (5-6 days of consumption)

BOILER- CONVERT TO BIOMASS

biomass conversion refers to the process of converting biomass into energy that will in turn be used to generate electricity and/or heat. The principal categories of biomass conversion technologies for power and heat production are direct-fired and gasification systems. Within the direct-fired category, specific technologies include stoker boilers, fluidized bed boilers, and co firing. Within the gasification category, specific technologies include fixed bed gasifiers and fluidized bed gasifiers. Anaerobic digesters are also considered a biomass conversion technology Conversion Benefits Reduced cost of steam generation. Reduced Sulphure emisson. Reduced Carbon di oxide emission. Reduced NOX due to low combustion temperature Less sound pollution. Increase company image in surrounding areas. Inculcates waste to wealth culture Save foreign exchange

Biomass Briquette- GC V- 3400-3800 Kcal/Kg Moisture- Max 10 % AshMax 8%

Based on 4,250 Kgs/Hr steam generation Description Fuel Consumption U/M Ltr/Kgs/Hr Per Day Per Months Fuel Unit Cost Cost of Fuel Consumption Rs. Rs/Hr Rs/Day Rs/Months Steam Cost Rs/Kgs FO 293.2 7,036 168,855 46.00 13,485 323,639 7,767,340 3.17 Briquettes 942.7 22,624 542,977 5.80 5,467 131,220 3,149,269 1.29

Machine Material -

Biomass Fired system with Accessories. Installation, Commissioning with related IBR approvals. Room for Boiler (if required) Room for Briquette storage Biomass Briquette (fuel)

Manpower- Contract labor for Biomass Handling Unloading, Firing, Ash disposal

Option -1
Retrofit the Existing boiler Into biomass firing (Dreaded capacity or Full capacity)

Option - 2
Install new Biomass fired Boiler

Option-1 Change of Fuel firing system (Steam generation capacity get dreaded 60% of design) Need No IBR formalities. Tentative cost will be Rs. 1,700,000 (Rs, Seventeen lacs approximately)

Option-2 Change of Fuel firing system (Keeping the Steam Generation capacity same) IBR formalities required. Tentative cost will be Rs. 3,200,000 (Rs. Thirty two lacs approximately)

Option-3 Installation of new Biomass fired boiler Tentative cost will be Rs. 6,500,000 (Rs. Sixty Five lacs approximately)

Boiler conversion Planning

Way towards CDM

Install new Boiler

Retrofit the existing Boiler

Internal Furnace (De rated the Boiler capacity)
External Furnace (Remain the same capacity) Need IBR approvals for water walls

No IBR changes

Need IBR approvals

Extra Power consumption Labor contract for Unload, Handle, Ash Disposal etc Low Investment cost

Extra Power consumption Labor contract for Unload, Handle, Ash Disposal etc Moderate Investment cost

Extra Power consumption Labor contract for Unload, Handle, Ash Disposal etc Higher Investment cost

Payback time- 2-5 Months

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