Sugarcane trash to energy
Reference (Identifier)
MRR-21-00070
Title
Sugarcane trash to energy
Broad Theme Classification
2. Engineering and Technology
Second Level Classification
2.11 Other Engineering and Technologies
Country Specific Sectors
13. Renewable Energy
Institution
Co-Author 1 Name
Dr. Suman Seeruttun
Co-Author 2 Name
Mr. Vivian Riviere
Co-Author 3 Name
Mr. Ah Foon Lau Ah Wing
Page Range
1-1
Date Published
27 August 2021
Abstract
Sugarcane trash, consisting of the non-millable part of the biomass present in a field at harvest, represents 6 to 12 tonnes of dry fibrous matter per hectare. It is estimated that trash collected from one third of the area under sugarcane may increase the total amount of electricity currently produced from bagasse by some 40%. Furthermore, trash from one hectare may substitute an equivalent of 3-8t of coal by this renewable source of biomass. All this may only be possible if the whole process is technically optimized for a cost-effective conversion of this biomass. The project will study all technical matter pertaining to the mechanical and industrial operations involved with the collection, transport, processing and combustion of trash. Furthermore, the project will assess the impact of partial or total removal of trash from the fields on the agronomic aspects of sugarcane production and on the environment. The project will benefit from a close collaboration between energy professionals (TERRAGEN/ALBIOMA) and sugarcane scientists (MSIRI).
Keywords
Sugarcane,Trash,Energy,Baling,Shredding,Combustion
Language
English
Publisher
Mauritius Research and Innovation Council
Content Classification
Brief
Funding Agency(ies)
Mauritius Research and Innovation Council; Terragen Ltd
Note/Remarks
Project Status: Completed
Date Uploaded
27 August 2021
Size
150.0 KB
File Format
.pdf
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