What is ”Urja“ Biomass Gasifier?

”Urja“ Biomass Gasifier is a thermo-chemical converter/Reactor, which converts the Biomass (Such as Rice husk, Fire wood, Maize Cobbs, Mustert stalk, groundnut shell, coconut Shell etc) into a high quality combustible gas called Producer Gas.

What are the uses of the Producer Gas so produced?

This gas can be used broadly as below.
(i) For Thermal Application: In Furnace/ oven  /dryers/ Thermo pack/ Boiler/ Namkeen Bhatti/ Halwai Bhatti/ Re Rolling mill/ Alumunium & Brass Melting/ Annealing furnace etc.
(ii) For Power Generation: 65% - 85% Diesel Saving in D.G. Sets in duel fuel mode OR in Producer Gas Engine for low cost Power Generation.

Why the Cost of power/ Heat Generation by use of Biomass Gasification Technology is so cheap/ economical?

India is basically an Agricultural Country. Hence the Biomass is available in abundance and at threw-away prices, while it has to import Petroleum Products to meet its demand at a higher cost. For Example A litre of Diesel Costing Rs. 37.00/lts can be replaced by 4-5 Kg of Biomass Costing Rs. 4.00 to Rs. 15.00 Only.

What are the Industries where the Biomass Gasifier can be used?

The Gas produced from the Biomass Gasifier can be used gainfully in all such Industries where fossil fuel i.e. Diesel, LDO, F.O., Coal etc for -
-Power generation: In Rice Mill, Cold Storage, Flour Mills, Paper Mills, Re Rolling Mills, Process Industries dependent on continuous & uninterrupted power supply.
-Thermal Application: In all Kind of Furnace/ ovens/ Dryers Thermo Pack/ Boiler units/ Re Rolling Mill/ Alumunium & Brass Melting/ Annealing and Re heating Furnace etc.

Is this useful in Seasonal unit?

Yes, In a way it is more useful for seasonal units as they can manage without taking Electric Connection from the state electricity Board and save the minimum & fixed charges. Which they have to pay when the unit is no running.

Do we need to have expert labour for operation & maintenance of ”Urja“ Biomass Gasifier System?

No, The operation & Maintenance is very simple and your existing technicians/ labours can be easily trained during installation/commissioning.

What is the Annual Maintence Cost of ”Urja“ Biomass Gasifier?

”Urja“ Biomass Gasifier is almost maintence free & a maximum of 2% of Plant cost can be considered towards AMC.

Whether a NOC is required for setting ”Urja“ Biomass Gasifier?

No, no NOC is required from any Government Agency for setting up ”Urja“ Biomass Gasifier & in fact this is under Government Promotional scheme.

How much space is required for installation of ”Urja“ Biomass Gasifiers?

The space requirement varies depending on the capacity of the plant say 100sqft for 20 Kw to 1000sqft for a 500 Kw plant.

What are the capacities of the plants available?

”Urja“ Biomass is available in a wide range from 10 Kwe to 500 Kwe for Power Generation & 25,000 Kcal to 12,50,000 Kcal for thermal application. 

Does this plant generate any pollution?

No, this does not cause any pollution. Infact it is Eco-friendly and reduces the green house Gas emission, Acid rain etc and is eligible for CDM benefits under clean Development mechanism.

What is the duel fuel system pertaining to a Diesel Engine?

Generally, duel fuel means use of two different fuels in the same Engine. With ”Urja“ Biomass Gasifier system, the Diesel Engine is operated simultaneously on diesel as well as the producer gas obtained from the Gasifier.
Generally, it needs only 15-35% of Diesel and the balance 85%-65% is made up the Producer gas. No modification is done in the Engine for operation in Duel fuel mode.

What is the delivery period for supply of ”Urja“ Biomass Gasifier system?

Generally the delivery period is 3 to 4 months, However it can be supplied within a month time and out of turn on an additional payment of 5% of the plant cost.

What is the savings or the payback of the System?

As a Thumb rule 4-5 Kg of biomass replaces 1-litre of Diesel.
The payback period is generally 4 to 9 months depending upon the capacity of the plant, running hours of the Gasifier & the price of biomass available.

How Popular is this system?

This is a relatively new technology & with increase in price of fossil fuel (Diesel, FO, LDO, Coal) & poor state Power Supply & need for economical uninterrupted power supply this system is gaining popularity both for Power Generation as well as in thermal application, as it provides cheaper & dependable power/ Heat.

Is there any subsidy & incentive on ”Urja“ Biomass Gasifiers from Government?

”Urja“ Biomass Gasifier are approved & recognized from the Government and hence eligible for subsidy/ incentives.
[Subsidy 20% to 50% depending on Capacity of the System].