Question
Download Solution PDFArrange the following in the increasing order of energy released during their processing as a biomass.
A) Bagasse
B) Municipal solid waste
C) Wheat and rice straw
D) Wood pellets
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFBiomass
Biomass is a renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals.
Biomass contains stored chemical energy from the sun that is produced by plants through photosynthesis. Biomass can be burned directly for heat or converted to liquid and gaseous fuels through various processes.
Some examples of biomass fuels are wood, crops, manure, and cow dung.
|
Biomass |
Calorific value |
|
A) Bagasse |
19.6 MJ/Kg |
|
B) Municipal solid waste |
10 - 14 MJ/Kg |
|
C) Wheat and rice straw |
14 - 15 MJ/Kg |
|
D) Wood pellets |
4.4 - 4.5 MJ/Kg |
The correct sequence in increasing order is:
D < B < C < A
The correct answer is option 2.
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