Analysis of Biomass and Biofuels As Source of Energy: K. Vaideesh Subbaraj Shivendra Upadhyay M. Vishwanath
Analysis of Biomass and Biofuels As Source of Energy: K. Vaideesh Subbaraj Shivendra Upadhyay M. Vishwanath
Analysis of Biomass and Biofuels As Source of Energy: K. Vaideesh Subbaraj Shivendra Upadhyay M. Vishwanath
as source of energy
Guests on today’s show
• Biogas
• Synthesis gas
Gasification
• A process that uses heat, pressure, and steam to
convert materials directly into a gas composed
primarily of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
• Updraft Gasifier
Types of Gasifiers
• Downdraft Gasifier
Types of Gasifiers
• Twin-fire Gasifier
Types of Gasifiers
• Air Pollution
• Soil Deterioration
Air Concerns
•Reduction of waste
• Extremely low emission of greenhouse gases compared to
fossil fuels
• Ethanol is Carbon neutral and forms a part of the carbon cycle
• Growing variety of crops increases bio-diversity
Socio-Economic Benefits
• Sources of ethanol:
• Sugarcane
• Molasses
• Agricultural waste
• Low average cost of Rs.18/litre projected
• Annual production capacity of 1.5 Billion
litres
India (Contd.)
• Sources of biodiesel:
• Honge
• Jatropha
• High capital, broad scale production plan initiated
• Cost per liter projected at Rs. 27
Bio Mass
• Biomass already supplies 14 % of the world’s
primary energy consumption. On average, biomass
produces 38 % of the primary energy in developing
countries.