Industry Overview
Briquetting is a technology that converts agricultural and forestry residues into high-density solid fuel by applying high mechanical pressure without the use of binders or chemicals. The resulting cylindrical briquettes provide a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional fossil fuels and are widely used in industrial boilers, furnaces, and kilns. Since the briquettes are produced entirely from biomass waste, the process supports the principle of converting waste into a valuable energy resource.
Growing industrial energy demand and the gradual depletion of conventional energy sources have increased the need for sustainable fuel alternatives. Large quantities of agricultural and wood waste are generated every year, much of which remains unused or is openly burned, contributing to air pollution and environmental degradation. In their loose form, these residues are also difficult and expensive to transport because of their low bulk density.
Briquetting addresses these challenges by compressing biomass residues into dense, uniform fuel with improved handling, storage, and transportation characteristics. The technology enables the productive utilization of agricultural and forestry waste while reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels. It also creates an additional income opportunity for farmers by converting otherwise discarded biomass into a marketable fuel. As a renewable energy solution, biomass briquetting contributes to cleaner industrial operations, reduced pollution, and more efficient utilization of available natural resources.
Cost Estimation
| Particular | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 7.5 MT/Day |
| Land & Building (1200 sq.yard) | Rs. 75.00 Lac |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 47.00 Lac |
| Working Capital for 1 Month | Rs. 23.73 Lac |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 1.61 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 15% |
| Break Even Point | 82% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- PURPOSE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:-
- AT PRESENT TWO MAIN HIGH PRESSURE TECHNOLOGIES:
- BRIQUETTING TECHNOLOGIES:
- SCREW PRESS AND PISTON PRESS TECHNOLOGIES:
- A SUBSTITUTE TO COAL AND FIREWOOD
- AGRO WASTE BRIQUETTES
- WOOD BRIQUETTES
- SAW DUST BRIQUETTES
- RECYCLED BRIQUETTES
- ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- PHYSICO-CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF REFUSE DERIVED FUEL
- ADVANTAGE OF BIOMASS BRIQUETTE
- SPECIFICATION OF BIOMASS BRIQUETTES
- BIOMASS MATERIALS AND THEIR TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- PLEASE NOTE: ABOVE BIOMASS IS SUITABLE FOR USING SEPARATELY OR IN A MIX FORM AS AN INPUT OF RAW MATERIAL FOR CONVERTING FINISHED BRIQUETTES CALORIFIC VALUE MAY VERY DUE TO DIFFERENT QUALITY OF RAW MATERIAL
- APPROPRIATE BIOMASS RESIDUES FOR BRIQUETTING
- LOW MOISTURE CONTENT
- ASH CONTENT AND COMPOSITION
- APPROX. ASH CONTENT OF DIFFERENT BIOMASS TYPES
- FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
- RICE HUSK
- OTHER BIOMASS MATERIALS
- GROUNDNUT SHELL:
- COTTON STICKS:
- BAGASSE/BAGASSE PITH:
- COFFEE HUSK:
- MUSTARD STALKS:
- OTHERS:
- FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS OF BRIQUETTING
- PRESSURE COMPACTION
- ON THE BASIS OF COMPACTION, THE BRIQUETTING TECHNOLOGIES CAN BE DIVIDED INTO:
- FIG. BELOW SHOWS SOME OF THE BINDING MECHANISMS
- BINDING MECHANISMS OF DENSIFICATION
- MECHANISM OF COMPACTION
- A SIMPLE EXTRUDER FEATURES THREE DISTINCT ZONES:
- THE PROPERTIES OF THE SOLIDS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO DENSIFICATION ARE:
- COMPARISON BETWEEN FOSSIL FUEL & BIOMASS
- MOREOVER
- COMPACTION CHARACTERISTICS OF BIOMASS & THEIR SIGNIFICANCE
- THESE ARE DISCUSSED BELOW:-
- EFFECT OF PARTICLE SIZE
- EFFECT OF MOISTURE
- EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE OF BIOMASS
- EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE OF THE DIE
- EFFECT OF EXTERNAL ADDITIVES
- BRIQUETTE COMPETITIVENESS
- FOLLOWING ARE FIVE OF SUCH EXAMPLES:
- I. REDUCE FOSSIL GAS CONSUMPTION:
- II. REDUCE COMMERCIAL WASTE PRODUCTS:
- III. GENERATE ELECTRICITY:
- IV. CREATION OF NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
- LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT FOR BRIQUETTE USE
- STANDARDS
- CLASSIFICATION OF WOOD BRIQUETTES
- CLASSIFICATION OF NON-WOOD BRIQUETTES
- BIOMASS SOURCES
- FORESTS
- AGRICULTURE
- FOREST AND AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES’ RESIDUES
- ENERGY CROPS
- BIOMASS BRIQUETTES INDUSTRY AND CHALLENGES
- USES AND APPLICATION
- MARKET OVERVIEW OF BIOMASS BRIQUETTE
- ADOPTION OF BIOMASS BRIQUETTES IN THE DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
- THE RISING NEED FOR BIOFUEL ALTERNATIVES
- MARKET SEGMENTATION
- MARKET PLAYER
- RECENT DEVELOPMENT
- BRIQUETTING
- BRIQUETTE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
- MOISTURE CONTROL PRIOR TO BIOMASS PROCESSING
- FIXED MOISTURE METER MOBILE MOISTURE METER
- MILLING
- CRUSHER MACHINE
- TYPICAL DESIGNS OF WOOD CHIPPERS
- DRYING
- THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF DRIERS ARE:
- HOT AIR SOURCE –
- DRYING CHANNEL –
- CYCLONE SEPARATOR-
- ROTATOR DRUMS (TROMMEL) OR INDIRECT DRIERS
- THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF BRIQUETTING PISTON UNITS ARE:
- DENSIFICATION BY EXTRUSION - SCREW BRIQUETTING MACHINE
- THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE SCREW TYPE BRIQUETTING UNITS ARE:
- PACKAGING
- BRIQUETTES PACKING WITH THERMO SEALING
- PALLET WRAPPING MACHINE
- FLOW CHART
- RAW MATERIAL (BIOMASS) SPECIFICATIONS FOR BRIQUETTING PLANT:-
- OUTPUT BIO-COAL/BRIQUETTES SPECIFICATION
- PROCESS FOR DIFFERENT AGRO WASTE
- ELECTRICAL DATA
- BIO-MASS BRIQUETTING PLANT BULL 80 (ECOSTAN)
- BRIQUETTE MACHINE & BODY COMPONENTS:
- MACHINE TYPE:
- BINDER LESS PRODUCTION:
- WORKING PARAMETERS:
- BRIQUETTE MACHINE & ACCESSORIES
- MAIN UNIT:
- SPECIFICATIONS OF BRIQUETTE MACHINE MODEL ECOSTAN® BULL 80
- CONSUMABLE PARTS WITH MACHINE:
- 1. CHIPPER CUM GRINDER
- CHIPPER GRINDER TYPE:
- WORKING PARAMETERS:
- RAW MATERIAL PARAMETERS:
- GRINDER SPECIFICATION
- SPECIFICATIONS OF CHIPPER CUM GRINDER MODEL ECOSTAN® CCG2
- TECHNOLOGY FEATURES:
- CHIPPER CUM GRINDER & ACCESSORIES
- MAIN UNIT:
- CHIPPER CUM GRINDER MODEL ECOSTAN®CCG2
- 1. FLASH DRYER
- FLASH DRYER SINGLE PASS BODY COMPONENTS:
- DRYER TYPE:
- HOT AIR FURNACE:
- WORKING PARAMETERS:
- FLASH DRYER SINGLE PASS & ACCESSORIES
- MAIN UNIT CONSISTS OF:
- SCREW CONVEYOR CASING:
- TABLE OF CALORIFIC VALUES
- CALORIFIC VALUE:
- CONCLUSIONS
- PRODUCE BIOMASS BRIQUETTES AND LEAVE TRADITIONAL SOURCE OF ENERGY
- INCREASING DEMAND OF BIOMASS BRIQUETTES IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
- BIOMASS BRIQUETTING PLANT IMPROVE CURRENT ECOLOGICAL CRISIS
- USE BRIQUETTING PLANT AND SAVE TREES
- INDUCEMENT OFFERED BY GOV.
- PHOTOGRAPHS
- PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHS:-
- MACHINERY PHOTOGRAPHS (SUPPLIER- ECOSTAN):-
- BRIQUETTE MACHINE SHREDDER
- CHIPPER GRINDER HUMMER GRINDER
- ROTARY DRUM DRYER FLASH DRYER
- STONE/DUST SEPARATOR VIBRATOR MACHINE
- CONVEYOR SYSTEM
- RAW MATERIAL:-
- ADDRESSES OF PLANT AND MACHINERY SUPPLIERS
- PRESENT MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS FOR BIOMASS BRIQUETTES
Appendix
- 01. PLANT ECONOMICS
- 02. LAND & BUILDING
- 03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
- 05. FIXED CAPITAL
- 06. RAW MATERIAL
- 07. SALARY AND WAGES
- 08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 11. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
- 13. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
- 15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
- 16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
- 17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
- 18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Biomass briquetting is the process of compressing agricultural and forestry residues into solid fuel briquettes without using chemical binders. High mechanical pressure increases the density of loose biomass, making it easier to store, transport, and use. The resulting briquettes provide a renewable fuel suitable for industrial boilers, furnaces, and kilns while helping utilize agricultural waste more efficiently.
A wide range of biomass residues can be used for briquette production. Common examples include sawdust, rice husk, groundnut shell, cotton sticks, bagasse, coffee husk, mustard stalks, and other agricultural or forestry waste. Material selection depends on characteristics such as moisture content, ash content, particle size, and overall suitability for densification.
Biomass briquettes are considered environmentally friendly because they convert agricultural and forestry waste into a useful renewable fuel. This reduces open burning of crop residues, lowers pollution, and decreases dependence on conventional fossil fuels. The process also promotes efficient waste utilization and supports cleaner industrial energy production.
Biomass briquettes are commonly used as a substitute for conventional fuels in industrial heating applications. They are suitable for boilers, furnaces, kilns, and other thermal processes requiring consistent solid fuel. Their higher density and uniform shape improve handling, storage, transportation, and combustion efficiency.
No, the briquetting process described in the report does not require a chemical binder. Briquettes are formed using high mechanical pressure, and the natural binding properties of biomass help maintain their shape. This results in a fuel that is entirely natural while simplifying the manufacturing process.
A biomass briquetting plant converts low-value agricultural waste into a commercially useful fuel while supporting cleaner energy production. It can improve waste management, create additional income opportunities for farmers, reduce environmental pollution, and provide industries with a renewable alternative to conventional solid fuels.
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