Energy Estimation and Electrical Power Generation Potential of Agricultural Biomass Residue (original) (raw)

The Indian economy mainly based upon the agriculture and major share of population live in rural areas. It has still many remote places without electricity supply. Researchers and analysts are focusing on local resources available for inhouse power generation. The aim of the paper is to investigate the power potential of agricultural waste such as Soybean, Paddy and Arhar respectively. In this paper, the experimental test is done for calculating the value of calorific value, moisture content, ash content and volatile matter and the net energy content in biomass residue. The results shows net energy content in paddy is higher as compared to other agricultural residue. The power potential for electricity generation and corresponding land requirement are also calculated. Based on results, for soybean, paddy and arhar the land requirement are 3144 hectares, 2040 hectares and 5321 hectares to generate .73 MWh/year. The results are also compared with the coal sample. This comparison revea...

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