India’s energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, strongly emphasizing renewable energy sources. Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has emerged as a frontrunner in promoting biofuel production. The state government is actively working on a…
Biomass fuel, widely used by around 52% of the global population, including 78% of Indians, is a common energy source for heating and cooking. Despite its renewable nature, burning biomass can release pollutants like Particulate Matter (PM), Carbon Dioxide (CO2),…
India and Brazil are leading the global cashew export market, with a combined 91% share. Despite the profitability of cashew nuts, a significant portion of the cashew—the shell—remains underutilized, often considered waste in the processing industry. This blog delves into…
Ash content is a critical parameter to consider when evaluating biomass fuel quality. It represents the measure of non-combustible materials present in the fuel and significantly impacts the performance and longevity of combustion equipment. Understanding the ash content in biomass…
CAQM has officially permitted using biomass fuels as an alternative to piped natural gas (PNG) in the National Capital Region (NCR). This decision is part of the CAQM’s ongoing measures to improve air quality by reducing reliance on more polluting…
After Vietnam and Nigeria, India ranks globally as the third-largest producer and processor of cashew shells. These cashews compose of 32.5% nuts and 67.5% shells. The shell undergoes processing to extract cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) and the residue, known…
Biomass fuel is an ideal alternative to fossil fuels, especially regarding environmental sustainability. Steamax developed Astillas—a renewable biomass fuel created from natural products like cashew shells, de-oiled cashew cake, sawdust, groundnut shells, and seasoned wood chips to meet the rising…
Boilers are the heart of any pharmaceutical processing plant. They play a vital role in essential processes such as drying, sterilizing, and purification, which require precise temperature control to ensure product safety and efficiency. Given that these products are directly…
The poha, murmura, and chana roasting industries have long relied on traditional furnaces to generate the heat required for the roasting and drying processes. However, these conventional systems, which typically use fuels like rice husk and sawdust, are inefficient and…
Biomass briquettes have gained tremendous traction in India in the last decade. It is cheap and abundantly available. Steamax is the nation's first organized biomass briquette supplier.