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Selected Replicable Technology Models for Rural Application
Pyrolysis and Briquetting of Biomass

Economics

Typically, a pyrolyser centre based on weed or waste biomass with capacity of 2000 Kg. char/month will require the following infrastructure, tools and equipment.

The chart below indicates that pyrolysis and briquetting based on biomass can generate income for local producers. The labour involved in the processing is also a part of employment generation and has therefore been included in the income.

Economics

Components

Cost (Rs.)

Beehive pyrolyser

5500

Roller

1500

Briquetting device

6000

Low cost shed

5000

Total

17500

Input Costs:

Binder ((8-10%) 200 Kg @ Rs. 6.00 Kg =         Rs.1200

Output Costs:

Charcoal 2200 Kg @ Rs.3 /Kg              =                      Rs.6600

Profit                                         

Rs. 5400

Help line :

Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organisation (HESCO)

Village Ghisapadi, P.O. Mehuwala via Majra
District Dehradun, Uttaranchal
Ph: - 0135-2642391, 0135-64239, email: [email protected]


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