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What types of fuels can be used in India?, What factors need to be…
What types of fuels can be used in India?
Solid fuels
Plant materials
plant waste after harvest
sugarcane bagasse
Crop husks
rice
wheat
barley
maize
wood chips
seaweed
cotton stem
charcoal
corn
coffee grounds
tea stems
banana peel
Saturated fats
Animal fats
Cows - beef fat
Pig - pork lard
Chicken fat
Coconut oil
Liquid fuels
Unsaturated fats
canola oil
sunflower oil
vegetable oil
rice bran oil
Biodiesel
rapeseed
vegetable oil
canola oil
Alcohols
methanol
ethanol
propanol
What factors need to be considered when choosing a fuel?
Accessibility
How will the fuel need to be sourced?
How long does the fuel take to be sourced?
Geographic location
Can the fuel be sourced from coastal regions?
Is there land available for livestock or agricultural practices?
Cost
Does the cost of sourcing the fuel outweigh its benefits?
Energy output
Is the energy output of the fuel reasonable and close to the energy output of current fuel sources?
Effect on society
Using crops for fuel will increase prices for food for consumers
Incomplete combustion of fuel will release more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
Is the fuel source considered ethical?
Will it be accepted by society?
Environmental impact
Will souring the fuel negatively impact the environment?
Will the fuel have increased rates of greenhouse gas emissions?
Will sourcing of the fuel damage current ecosystems and organisms?