Total Biomass Potential of India
Total Biomass Available (thousand tonnes) in India
StatesWheatRiceMaizeBajraSugarcaneGroundnutRapeseedMustardArhar/TurTotal CropsAndaman & Nicobar—19.71.0—0.1———201.0Andhra Pradesh0.114407.04248.0164.0394.01619.03.0278.040012.0Arunachal Pradesh14.2322.0——2.1———751.0Assam43.67768.0212.5—56.5—344.614.212571.0Bihar10096.011571.67289.012.0646.61.7174.093.032572.0Chandigarh4.60.10.1—————5.0Chhattisgarh268.010962.0599.50.23.995.841.497.812990.0Dadra & Nagar Haveli,and Daman &Diu0.641.50.21.62.6——4.553.3Goa—157.5——2.06.5——451.7Gujarat4904.82785.11659.02421.8555.96878.0618.4945.550235.7Haryana20024.45985.557.52025.1371.78.11518.326 [...]
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:
Briquette/Pellet Manufacturing Plants:
Central Financial Assistance (CFA) is provided to project developers.
The maximum CFA per plant is ₹45 Lakhs.
The assistance is based on the manufacturing capacity, with ₹9 Lakhs per metric ton/hour (MTPH).
Self-funded projects are also eligible for CFA.
New equipment/machinery install [...]
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 are more compact and suitable for small to medium production scales.
Production Capacity:
Ring Die: Designed for high-volume production, making them ideal for industrial use where large quantities of pellets are required.
Flat Die: Better suited for smaller production volumes and are often u [...]
Napier Grass Moisture Solution?
Napiergrass Solution: Faster Growth and Faster Moisture Removal technology by NapierGrass.in.
Problem:
Napiergrass has high moisture content (70%), hindering storage, transportation, and further processing.
Solution:
1. Fast-growing Napiergrass varieties: Explore and utilize faster-growing Napiergrass varieties to increase production efficiency.
2. Moisture reduction: Implement a cost-effective and efficient method by NapierGrass.in using Dewatering Press can be removed cheaply and easily to remove 50% of moisture, significantly improving Napiergrass utilization.
Benefits:
Reduced storage and transportation costs: Lo [...]
Biomass Pellet vs Briquettes ?
Both biomass pellets and briquettes are compressed forms of organic materials used as a renewable fuel source. Here’s a breakdown of their key differences to help you understand which might be a better option:
Shape and Size:
Pellets: Cylindrical or cubical with a small diameter (6-12mm) and uniform size.
Briquettes: Varied shapes (logs, rectangles, etc.) with a larger diameter (typically 50-90mm) and can have size variations.
Production Process:
Pellets: Made under high pressure and heat, forcing biomass through a die to create uniform pellets. Requires grinding the biomass into a fine powder before pelleting.
Briquettes [...]