The process of Pelletising is the physical transformation of the loose raw material into a compactly compressed unit. The form change results in a much higher specific density of the material which increases its combustion efficiency as compared to the loose material. Depending upon the type of waste binder may be added.
The following agro crop residues, agro industrial residues and other process by Products can easily be converted into fuel pellets.
| Variety of Biomass availability in India |
| Agro Industrial Residues |
| Husks |
Rice, Soya, Mustard, Coffee etc. |
| Shells |
Coconut, Groundnut, Cotton etc. |
| Seeds |
Castor, Rapeseed, Linseed, Soya bean etc. |
| Others |
Bagasse, Bagasse Pith, Coir Pith, Saw Dust, Press Mud, Sludge etc. |
| Agro Crop Residues |
| Straws |
Rice, Wheat, Jowar, Millet, Ragi, Barley, Gram, Khesri etc. |
| Stalks |
Arhar, Bajra, Castor, Cotton, Jute, Maize, Mustard, Sunflower etc. |
| Spent Cobs |
Corn, Maize, Bajra, Ragi etc. |
| Others |
Cane tops, Cane trash, Tea Plant wastes, Wood waste, Leaves, Needles and Husk etc. |
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