Gaseous fuels have a high calorific value and are preferred option if it can be supplied continuously. The important properties of gaseous fuels are:- Chemical composition or Ultimate analysis of the fuel tells us the amount of carbon, sulfur,...
Steam boilers are an expensive capital investment with the added cost of boiler operations. Today you have the option to opt for “boiler rentals” to reduce your investment costs. Today businesses can opt to hire a boiler in the...
India has committed to reducing air pollution levels. Pollution control boards across the country have more stringent, and industries are taking steps to combat the menace. A bag filter is a pollution control device that helps to tackle air...
Municipal solid waste or MSW is also called trash or garbage. It is generated from households, educational institutions, commercial establishments, community, and recreational activities. The composition of MSW varies depending on the municipality. Some cities in the country have...
Rice is one of India’s staple crops. India is one of the leading producers of rice in the world. In 2019, India produced 2.6 thousand kilograms of rice per hectare. After harvesting, the paddy is sent to the rice...
India has approximately over 300 distilleries producing over 2 billion liters of ethanol every year. The two types of alcohol distilleries in India are: portable distilleries and industrial distilleries. Portable distilleries are a cottage industry and are unregulated. Industrial...
Food processing means transforming agricultural produce into one or more types of food. There are many types of food processing units that perform various functions from grinding grain to making precooked meals. Food processing units help to reduce food...
Air Pollution is a mixture of solid/liquid particulate matter and gases suspended in the air. Air pollution kills approximately 7 million people around the world. In India, it is estimated that 1.67 million people die from long-term exposure to...
India’s first paper industry was set-up in Behranpur in 1812. Initially, there were 15 paper mills in the country. However, the paper industry has grown at a steady pace. The Indian paper industry accounts for 1.6% of the production...
The ability to generate steam has sparked the industrial revolution and steam boilers take advantage of this ability. A steam boiler is a pressure vessel in which water is heated and circulated to generate saturated or superheated steam. The...