Biomass pellet manufacturers of Rajasthan state are currently producing the best products by making pellets of 50%-50% mustard husk and Napier grass:

mustard husk has a GCV of 3500-4000 kcal/kg with an ash content of 6-8%, while Napier grass has a GCV of 3800-4200 kcal/kg with an ash content of 2-3%. For the calculations,

we will use average values—3750 kcal/kg for mustard husk and 4000 kcal/kg for Napier grass, with ash content set at 7% for mustard husk and 2.5% for Napier grass.

To calculate the GCV of the blend, we apply the formula: GCVblend = (50/100 × GCVmustard) + (50/100 × GCVnapier). Using the average GCV values, this gives: GCVblend = (50/100 × 3750) + (50/100 × 4000) = 1875 + 2000, resulting in a GCV of 3875 kcal/kg for the blend.

Similarly, to calculate the ash content, we use the formula: Ashblend = (50/100 × Ashmustard) + (50/100 × Ashnapier). Applying the ash percentages: Ashblend = (50/100 × 7%) + (50/100 × 2.5%) = 3.5% + 1.25%, resulting in an ash content of 4.75% for the mixture.

In conclusion, this 50-50 blend of mustard husk and Napier grass biomass pellets has a GCV of approximately 3875 kcal/kg and an ash content of about 4.75%, making it an efficient and balanced option for biomass energy production.