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Coal and Biomass General Information Part 1 : Coal and Biomass Pellet General Information.Part 2 : Coal and Biomass Pellet Process and Area Details. Part 3 : Coal and Biomass Pellet Machines Details. Lignin in Coal Coal typically contains very low levels of lignin because lignin is an organic polymer primarily found in plants, not in the fossilized remains that constitute coal. Coal consists mostly of carbon, with varying amounts of other elements like hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen, depending on the coal type (lignite, bituminous, anthracite). Lignin is associated with biomass materials like wood or plant residues, not coal. [...]

1. Woody Biomass Hardwood: Lignin content ranges from 18% to 25%. Softwood: Lignin content ranges from 25% to 35%. Bamboo: Lignin content ranges from 20% to 30%. 2. Agricultural Residues Wheat Straw: Lignin content ranges from 15% to 20%. Rice Straw: Lignin content ranges from 10% to 15%. Corn Stalks: Lignin content ranges from 10% to 15%. Cotton Stalks: Lignin content ranges from 17% to 22%. Sorghum Stalks: Lignin content ranges from 10% to 15%. 3. Sugar Industry Residues Sugarcane Bagasse: Lignin content ranges from 18% to 25%. Sugar Beet Pulp: Lignin content ranges from 2% to 5%. 4. [...]

Key Points of the Tender Document Tender Overview: Organisation Chain: Department of Power, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, GVK Power Goindwal Sahib, Material Cell. Tender Reference Number: 008GATPOPR20016930. Tender Type: Open Tender cum Auction for Goods. Item Details: Title: Supply of Agro Residue-based Biomass Pellets. Category: Crop Products. Financial Details: Tender Fee: ₹8,400 (₹2,500 Tender Fee + ₹5,900 Processing Fee). EMD Amount: ₹20,00,000 (Exemption Allowed). Bid and Submission Details: Bid Validity: 120 days. Bid Opening Date: 20-Jan-2025 at 12:30 PM. Submission Period: 20-D [...]

Bid Details: End Date: 28-01-2025, 11:00 AM. Opening Date: 28-01-2025, 11:30 AM. Bid Validity: 120 days from the end date. Organization: NTPC Limited, Ministry of Power. Office: Gautam Budh Nagar. Product: Category: Agro Residue Based Biomass Pellets (V2). Quantity: 219,000 metric tonnes. Eligibility: Reserved for Class 1 Local Suppliers with 100% local content. MSE purchase preference applicable with valid Udyam Registration. Specifications: Base Material: Minimum 50% paddy residue. Physical Characteristics: Diameter ≤ 25 mm, Length ≤ 35 mm. Fines (ARB): ≤ 5% by weight. GCV Range: 28 [...]

NTPC Limited has issued a tender to procure 219,000 tonnes of non-torrefied biomass pellets for its coal-fired thermal power plant in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. This initiative aims to co-fire biomass with coal, reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable energy practices. The deadline for bid submission is January 28, 2025. Project Overview: Supply of non-torrefied biomass pellets to NTPC Dadri. Minimum 50% of raw material must be paddy straw/stubble from Punjab, Haryana, or NCR. Certification from a nominated authority is mandatory for raw material procurement. About NTPC: India’s largest power generation company wit [...]