Cofiring with PARALEE (Wheats/Husk): Techno–Economical Aspects of Steam & Power Generation

Abstract

In the present study, we have made our best efforts to find out some means of cheap electricity generation along with minimization of pollution. In this context; it is the Agricultural-waste at our focus. There are two main categories subdividing the Agricultural waste listed below:

• Domestic/ Municipal agricultural residue
• Farm/ Agricultural residue

Both of the categories listed above may be used as a source of fuel for electricity generation ensuring the mitigation of pollution and confirming global environmental policies. The solid-waste combustion units can process ample volumes of agricultural waste produced annually by domestic consumption & agricultural farming and harvesting, and thereby can convert it effectively in form of green electricity replacing millions of barrels of crude oil per year. One of the main agricultural wastes having tremendous energy potential is the PARALEE which is the Wheat-Straw (WS) and Wheat-Husk (WH) available in abundance in the farmlands of Northern India but unfortunately it is put to burning causing severe threat to the Environment which is already facing the worst situations, though it can be converted into electricity very efficiently. Thus we have tried to map a methodology for cheap energy source which may contribute to domestic and industrial energy needs. Though efforts rest at beginning but continuous research and development in the field can provide us with fine solutions to mitigate the energy crises and pollution to the appreciable extent.