Paper details

Title:

An Estimation of the Energy Potential of Rice Industry By-Products in Sri Lanka

Author(s):

Illankoon, W.A.M.A.N., Sorlini, S.

Document(s):

Abstract:

Energy prices have risen globally, in recent years as a result of diminishing global fossil fuel supplies and increased reliance on global energy production. This is one of main problem in many developing countries, including Sri Lanka. As a result, Sri Lanka should concentrate on diversifying its energy sources to include renewable energy and other locally accessible resources. In this context, the country must promote agricultural waste as a renewable energy source. The energy potential of rice industry by-products in Sri Lanka was investigated in this research. The methodology was created using statistical data on Sri Lankan rice production and paddy cultivation from each district of the country, which was then incorporated into a Geographical Information System (GIS) to produce geo-referenced results. As an energy generation technology, grate-fired combustion accompanied by a steam-turbine cycle is used. In Sri Lanka, the total energy capacity of rice industry by-products is estimated to be 2129.24 ktoe/year of primary energy and has a capacity of 977MWe and produces 5.65TWh of electricity annually. The districts of Anuradhapura, Ampara, and Polonnaruwa have the highest energy capacity.

Keywords:

agricultural residues, alternative energy, energy, rice straw, agroindustrial residues, rick husk

Topic:

Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy

Subtopic:

Biomass Potentials and Biomass Production Models

Event:

29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Session:

1CV.8.24

Pages:

291 - 297

ISBN:

978-88-89407-21-9

Paper DOI:

10.5071/29thEUBCE2021-1CV.8.24

Price:

FREE