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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 worlds
primary energy consumption. On average, biomass
produces 38 % of the primary energy in developing
countries.