Briquettes with Fossil Fuels
Biomass briquettes are an excellent alternative to conventional fossil fuels such as coal, furnace oil, and lignite. Manufactured from agricultural and forestry waste, briquettes are a renewable and environmentally friendly fuel that helps reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources.
Compared to fossil fuels, biomass briquettes produce lower carbon emissions, contain very low sulphur, and generate less ash, making them a cleaner fuel option. They also provide stable fuel costs, efficient combustion, and support waste-to-energy initiatives by converting biomass residues into valuable energy.
By replacing or co-firing with fossil fuels, biomass briquettes help industries lower their energy costs, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to sustainable and green energy development.
Compared to fossil fuels, biomass briquettes produce lower carbon emissions, contain very low sulphur, and generate less ash, making them a cleaner fuel option. They also provide stable fuel costs, efficient combustion, and support waste-to-energy initiatives by converting biomass residues into valuable energy.
By replacing or co-firing with fossil fuels, biomass briquettes help industries lower their energy costs, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to sustainable and green energy development.
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Intrinsically incubate intuitive opportunities and real-time potentialities. Appropriately communicate one-to-one technology after plug-and-play networks.Biomass briquettes can be used along with fossil fuels such as coal, lignite, and pet coke in boilers and furnaces. Co-firing briquettes with fossil fuels helps industries reduce fuel costs, lower carbon emissions, and improve sustainability without major modifications to existing systems.
| S.No | Factors | Briquettes | Wood/Loose Biomass/Rice Husk | Coal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calorific Value | 3800–4500 | 2500–3000 | 5000–5500 |
| 2 | Ash Contents | 2–10% | 20–25% | 20–40% |
| 3 | Pollution / Poisonous Effluent Smoke | No Smoke, No Sulfur | Smoke | Sulphur, CO₂, Phosphorous Fumes |
| 4 | Moisture | 8% (Max) | 25–35% | 10–20% |
| 5 | Cost | Rs. 4.5/kg | Rs. 3.5/kg | Rs. 8.0/kg |
| 6 | Cost (Rs./Kcal) | 1.18 | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| 7 | Boiler Efficiency | 75% | 70% | 75% |
| 8 | Wastages/Loss | 8–10% | 20–25% | 15–20% |
| 8a | Actual Usable Value (Rs./Kcal) After Losses | 1.29 | 1.75 | 1.92 |
| 8b | Remarks | Best value achieved per Rupee spent | Medium value achieved per Rupee spent | Least value achieved per Rupee spent |
| 9 | Labour Usage | Single person is enough | Requires maximum manpower for handling and cutting | Requires two persons |
| 10 | Boiler Condition | Normal fly ash deposit on tubes | Requires regular maintenance | High wear & tear |
| 11 | Handling | Easy because of packed material | Tough, requires more area | Tough material |
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| Fuel | Calorific Value (Kcal/Kg) | Fuel | Calorific Value (Kcal/Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Furnace Oil | 9900 | Coal Grade ‘B’ | 5000 |
| Kerosene | 8900 | Coal Grade ‘C’ | 4000 |
| Diesel | 9400 | Fire Wood | 3300 |
| LPG | 9400 | Char Coal | 6000 |
| Briquette (“White Coal”) | 4000 |