Journal of Geography & Natural Disasters
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0587
+44-77-2385-9429
ISSN: 2167-0587
+44-77-2385-9429
Department of Environmental Sciences, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur-313 001, India
Research Article
Bio-Energy Potential from Crop Residues: a Study from Southern Rural Part of Rajasthan, India
Author(s): Rashmi Soni*
Traditional biomass continues to provide important source energy throughout the world especially the developing countries. Commercial bio-energy is assuming greater importance and concern as it has the potential to lower the impacts of global warming. Bio-fuels are known to emit less carbon as compared to other conventional fuels. In the present study, energy generation potential of a few predominant agricultural crop residues, such as Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) shell, Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) husk, Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) stalk, Soybean (Glycine max L.) husk and Taramira (Garden Rocket) (Eruca sativa L.) husk were estimated and compared for their future prospects. The crop production figures were taken for the year 2009-2010 to 2013-2014 during the present study. Based on the high biomass availability records six districts of Udaipur region, namely Banswara (23.55°N .. View More»