India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced stricter guidelines to reduce harmful particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from industries and power plants in Delhi and other cities. These new standards include a significant reduction in particulate emissions limits, now set at 50 mg/Nm³—a 25-40% decrease for industries and an even more substantial 70-80% reduction for power plants. As one of the most polluted cities in the world, Delhi urgently needs these measures to improve air quality. The situation is dire, and the CPCB recommends industries transition to cleaner fuels to meet these stringent requirements.

How to Achieve Low Particulate Emissions with Biomass

Reducing particulate emissions from biomass combustion can be challenging but achievable with the right strategies. Here are some key measures to help industries meet the new emission standards:

• Install Efficient Biomass Combustion Systems: Using advanced combustion systems that entirely burn biomass can significantly reduce particulate emissions. These systems are designed to optimize the combustion process, leading to fewer emissions.
• High-Quality Biomass Fuel: Opting for biomass fuel with low moisture and ash content results in cleaner combustion and fewer particulate emissions.
• Emission Control Technologies: Cyclone separators, bag filters, electrostatic precipitators, and scrubbers can effectively control particulate emissions.
• Conduct Regular Maintenance and Inspections: Regular maintenance and inspections ensure combustion systems operate efficiently without malfunctions that could increase emissions.

Achieve Lower PM Emissions with Steamax

Steamax has developed an innovative Oil to Biomass Retrofit (OBR) Kit that enables industries to switch from oil and gas-fired boilers to biomass. This transition reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions and helps maintain particulate emissions below 80 mg/Nm³. 

• Efficient Biomass Combustion Systems: Steamax designs and manufactures advanced combustion systems that ensure complete biomass burning, which reduces particulate emissions. The OBR kit is tailor for industries currently using gas or other fuels and wanting to switch to biomass.
• Automatic Fuel Feeding Systems: Our automatic fuel-feeding systems optimize combustion by precisely controlling the fuel feed rate and air supply. With over 100+ successful installations, Steamax is India’s preferred supplier for biomass feeding systems.
• High-Quality Biomass Fuel: Steamax’s Astillas biomass fuel enhances combustion efficiency and reduces particulate emissions. With a calorific value of over 4200 Kcal/Kg and less than 2% ash content, Astillas is an ideal fuel choice for industries looking to meet strict emission standards.
• Emission Control Technologies: Steamax offers a range of emission control technologies including cyclone separators, bag filters, and scrubbers, which help maintain particulate emissions within the permissible limits.
• Boiler Operation and Maintenance Services: Steamax also provides comprehensive boiler operation and maintenance services to ensure all equipment functions optimally.

Join Steamax in the Drive for Cleaner Air

Partner with Steamax to leverage our expertise and innovative solutions in the biomass energy sector. With a proven track record and over 350 satisfied customers, Steamax is India’s top biomass equipment and fuel provider.