There has been growing concern about the environmental impact of certain fuels, particularly petcoke and furnace oil. Recognizing the urgent need to address air pollution and promote sustainable development, Uttarakhand in India has taken a significant step by banning petcoke…
Pulse drying is an important step in the production of many pulse-based products. Proper drying is essential for ensuring these products’ quality, shelf life, and safety. Pulse drying can be an issue in certain situations because it can cause product…
Gas is not a completely clean fuel. While natural gas is often considered a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal and oil. It is not a completely clean fuel because it still negatively impacts the environment and human health. Burning…
Biomass fuels have become increasingly popular as a renewable energy source, with many countries looking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. However, the quality of biomass fuels can be affected by several factors, including moisture content. It is a…
The demand for bioenergy is increasing steadily across the globe. The bioenergy produced from biomass provides eco-friendly energy, which mainly depends on supply chain management. The biomass supply chain incorporates several processes like production, collection, transportation, storage, usage etc., for…
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) bans coal as a fuel across the National Capital Region (NCR) from January 1, 2023. According to officials defaulting units will be close down without any warning. However, the use of low-sulphur coal…
Climate change is one of our most significant obstacles, as it hinders our chances of survival. One such obstacle is Air pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Mumbai nearly dropped to the ‘Very Poor’ category at the beginning of…
Biomass is considered carbon neutral because it emits the same amount of carbon when combusted as it absorbs during its lifetime. If it is not utilise as a fuel, it will still emit the same amount of carbon if it…
Today various types of industrial boilers are powering industries. Well, the importance of these boilers is not unknown to us! Every industry must set up its boiler unit to generate steam for utility or power generation. Usually, these boilers consume…
India has traditionally relied on biomass for its energy needs. Various fuels like wood, cow dung, and straws have been regularly used for heat generation. But why is paddy straw not used to produce biomass energy? Paddy straw is one…