Potential of surplus biomass gasifier based power generation: A case study of an Indian state Rajasthan

Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change

Volumn 14, Issue 8, 2009, Pages 711-720

  Panwar, N L ^a   Rathore, N S ^a  

^a MAHARANA PRATAP UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY   (India)

Author keywords

Agro residue; Gasifier; Power generation; Residue to product ratio; Surplus biomass; Techno economics

Indexed keywords

BIOMASS; CARBON DIOXIDE; COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS; ELECTRICAL POWER; FOSSIL FUEL; INSTALLATION; POWER GENERATION; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;

ASIA; EURASIA; INDIA; RAJASTHAN; SOUTH ASIA;

EID: 71249164371     PISSN: 13812386     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11027-009-9192-7     Document Type: Article

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