1Department of Bioenergy, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Instute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore– 641 003, India
2Department of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural College and Research Instute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai – 625 104, India
*Corresponding author: divya92.tnau@gmail.com
Online published on 20 November, 2015.
Agriculture has for several years formed the backbone of Indian economy, contributing approximating 30.2% of the gross domestic product employing over 77% of the population above 10 years of age (Surajit, 2012). Developing countries like India produce large quantities of agro-residues such as rice husks, bagasse, groundnut shells, coon stalks etc. in large quantities but they are used inefficiently causing extensive degradation to the environment. The study was to analyze the energy potential of the crop Cumbu Napier CO−4 by briqueing and biogas production. The study had been originated keeping in view the vast potential of Cumbu Napier CO−4 hybrid and is utilized for the production of bio methane (biogas) and briquees rather than using only as fodder crop so that energy, economic as well as environmental benefits, can be realized. The use of Cumbu Napier CO−4 briquees reduces the usage of wood as a fuel for combustion and the biogas produced from anaerobic digestion of the crop would be a suitable way of its utilization for energy generation which minimizes fossil fuel consumption and significantly reduce the Green House Gas emissions. Further, sludge obtained from bio digestion is enriched organic manure, which would be very useful for enhancing agriculture productivity in farming.
Characteristics analysis and Briqueing of Cumbu Napier CO−4.
Biogas production potential of Cumbu Napier CO−4.
Cumbu napier CO−4, briqueing, anaerobic digestion, biogas
