Performance analysis of a rice husk power generating system: a case study

Afzal, Anis; Mohibullah, Mohibullah; Sharma, Virendra K.

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“…Rice is one of the main agricultural products in this area; hence availability of rice husk is sufficient to supply any biomass gasifier generating electricity. Simulation by RETScreen software is based on specific fuel consumption of rice husk 2.096 kg/kWh with heat rate of 22,200 kJ/kWh [11,12]. Sufficient amount of solar insolation is also available at the site.…”

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Performance Analysis of Integrated Wind, Photovoltaic and Biomass Energy Systems

Afzal¹

2011

Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings

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In this paper performances of different combinations of integrated RE systems are analyzed and compared for various suitable locations in India for a load demand of 1.5 MW. These combinations of integration of REs are wind energy system (WES) and photovoltaic (PV) system; PV system and biomass energy system (BES); and BES and WES. Maximum annual electricity generated by integrated PV system and BES 8,672 MWh while maximum annual income from electricity export is $ 561,078 from integrated BES and WES system. Reduction in net annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emission is found highest of 8,850 tonnes of CO 2 in the case of integrated BES and WES with income from the GHG reduction of $ 177,013 and total annual saving/income of $ 738,091. Equity payback period of integrated BES and WES is estimated as minimum of 2.7 years when cash flow becomes positive. Performance analyses and cash flows of the integrated RE systems are carried out using RETScreen software tool. It is concluded from the results that integration of BES with another RE is more feasible than without BES in terms of electricity generation, electricity export income, GHG emission reduction, income from carbon trading and equity payback period.

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Performance Analysis of Integrated Wind, Photovoltaic and Biomass Energy Systems

Afzal¹

2011

Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings

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“…Finally, the present and the future recommendations for RR utilization are highlighted in the study. Power plants 2019 [28] Filaments for fused-deposition modelling 3D Construction 2019 [29] Building blocks/bricks Construction 2016 [30] Fuels/Energy/Treatment Treatment Wastewater 2021 [31] Bioethanol Transportation/power generation 2018 [32] Biogas Cooking/power generation 2018 [33] Energy feedstock Power generation 2011 [34] RH: rice husk.…”

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A Review of the Sustainable Utilization of Rice Residues for Bioenergy Conversion Using Different Valorization Techniques, Their Challenges, and Techno-Economic Assessment

Kaniapan

Pasupuleti

Nesan

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The impetus to predicting future biomass consumption focuses on sustainable energy, which concerns the non-renewable nature of fossil fuels and the environmental challenges associated with fossil fuel burning. However, the production of rice residue in the form of rice husk (RH) and rice straw (RS) has brought an array of benefits, including its utilization as biofuel to augment or replace fossil fuel. Rice residue characterization, valorization, and techno-economic analysis require a comprehensive review to maximize its inherent energy conversion potential. Therefore, the focus of this review is on the assessment of rice residue characterization, valorization approaches, pre-treatment limitations, and techno–economic analyses that yield a better biofuel to adapt to current and future energy demand. The pre-treatment methods are also discussed through torrefaction, briquetting, pelletization and hydrothermal carbonization. The review also covers the limitations of rice residue utilization, as well as the phase structure of thermochemical and biochemical processes. The paper concludes that rice residue is a preferable sustainable biomass option for both economic and environmental growth.

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“…Biomass feedstock price for rice husk has increased significantly in recent years from 8 $/tonne to 50 $/tonne [7]. Kapur 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 17 [54]. The printing factory reports an 84 $/tonne increase over a 6 years period for their biobricks.…”

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The feasibility of hybrid solar-biomass power plants in India

Nixon

Dey

Davies

2012

Energy

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We assess the feasibility of hybrid solar-biomass power plants for use in India in various applications including tri-generation, electricity generation and process heat. To cover this breadth of scenarios we analyse, with the help of simulation models, case studies with peak thermal capacities ranging from 2-10 MW. Evaluations are made against technical, financial and environmental criteria. Suitable solar multiples, based on the trade-offs among the various criteria, range from 1-2.5. Compared to conventional energy sources, levelised energy costs are high -but competitive in comparison to other renewables such as photovoltaic and wind. Long payback periods for hybrid plants mean that they cannot compete directly with biomass-only systems. However, a 1.2-3.2 times increase in feedstock price will result in hybrid systems becoming cost competitive. Furthermore, in comparison to biomass-only, hybrid operation saves up to 29% biomass and land with an 8.3-24.8 $/GJ/a and 1.8-5.2 ¢/kWh increase in cost per exergy loss and levelised energy cost. Hybrid plants will become an increasingly attractive option as the cost of solar thermal falls and feedstock, fossil fuel and land prices continue to rise. In the foreseeable future, solar will continue to rely on subsidies and it is recommended to subsidise preferentially tri-generation plants.Keywords: solar thermal; tri-generation; linear Fresnel reflector (LFR); energy policy; exergy. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 4 1. Introduction India receives a high level of Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI), 4-7 kWh/m 2 per day. Thus, there is a vast potential for decentralised solar energy applications using Concentrating Solar thermal Power (CSP). However, CSP technologies are currently expensive and the uptake in India has been slow. The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was established in 2010 and outlined support for solar energy applications to encourage market penetration of gridconnected and decentralized off-grid applications, to provide energy services in India [1, 2]. One CSP technology of particular interest is the Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR), due to its comparatively simple and inexpensive design. The LFR uses multiple rows of low profile mirrors to focus solar radiation onto a fixed target pipe to generate steam directly. Such Direct Steam Generation (DSG) is an alternative to the more commonly employed Heat Transfer Fluids (HTFs) -synthetic oil and molten salt -and has the potential to increase CSP plant efficiency and reduce costs [3]. However, thermal energy is difficult to store in DSG syste...

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Performance analysis of a rice husk power generating system: a case study

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Performance Analysis of Integrated Wind, Photovoltaic and Biomass Energy Systems

Performance Analysis of Integrated Wind, Photovoltaic and Biomass Energy Systems

A Review of the Sustainable Utilization of Rice Residues for Bioenergy Conversion Using Different Valorization Techniques, Their Challenges, and Techno-Economic Assessment

The feasibility of hybrid solar-biomass power plants in India

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