In June 2022, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued an order that marked a significant step towards cleaner energy usage by approving fuels like piped natural gas (PNG) and biomass while prohibiting using more polluting options, such as coal. Additionally, the CAQM mandated that industries in Delhi must transition to these cleaner fuels by September 9, 2022, for those with existing PNG infrastructure and by December 31, 2022, for those located in areas lacking such infrastructure.

Barriers for Delhi Industries in Adopting Cleaner Fuels

While this development is undeniably positive for air quality, several significant hurdles must be overcome to ensure that the shift towards cleaner fuels is practical and sustainable.

1. Substantial Investment Requirements: Shifting from coal or coke-fired boilers to PNG requires significant capital investment. This includes the installation of PNG pipelines, purchasing a new PNG boiler, and setting up various auxiliary equipment.
2. Supply Shortages: Due to various factors, including ongoing global crises, suppliers have been able to provide only 70-80% of the contracted PNG supply to industries, creating challenges in maintaining consistent operations.
3. Economic Viability Concerns: Multiple layers of state taxation are imposed on PNG before it reaches the industries, making it economically unfeasible, particularly for small and medium-scale enterprises.

A Sustainable and Affordable Alternative: Biomass Fuel

Unlike the costly PNG option, biomass presents a more affordable pathway for industries to transition to cleaner fuels. Biomass combustion in industries not only aids in reducing dependency on fossil fuels but also addresses the issue of stubble burning, which significantly impacts air quality in Delhi-NCR. Industries utilizing biomass-fueled boilers must adhere to strict standards to reduce particulate matter emissions to 50 micrograms per cubic meter. So, how can companies achieve this level of compliance? Steamax has the solution!

Achieving Lower PM Emissions with Steamax

Steamax has introduced an innovative Oil-to-Biomass Retrofit (OBR) Kit designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption and lower particulate emissions below 80 mg/Nm³.

• Efficient Combustion Systems: Steamax specializes in designing and manufacturing combustion systems that enable industries to burn biomass more completely. This process reduces particulate emissions and enhances overall efficiency.
• Automatic Fuel-Feeding Systems:Our OBR kit is tailored for industries transitioning to biomass, featuring an automatic fuel-feeding system that optimizes combustion by controlling the fuel feed rate and air supply.
• Comprehensive Emission Control: The kit also includes emission control technologies such as cyclone separators, bag filters, and scrubbers, helping industries maintain low particulate emissions.

Introducing Astillas: A High-Quality Biomass Fuel

Beyond offering the OBR Kit, Steamax has developed a premium biomass fuel called Astillas. With a calorific value of 4200 Kcal/Kg, Astillas can help industries reduce particulate emissions.

Conclusion

As Delhi industries face the challenge of transitioning to cleaner fuels, Steamax provides the expertise and solutions to make this shift feasible and practical. From innovative retrofit kits to high-quality biomass fuels, we are here to support your journey towards sustainability. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your environmental goals.