MOTIVATION

Combustion is a course which deals with the energy and its availability. This helps in
understanding the mood of society and the energy efficiency of the energy resources which is used
in the various demographical regions to achieve the supply to meet its energy reequipments.

Before we begin to deal with combustion, let us first understand and realise the need to study the
combustion and get motivated.

Energy demand in India

The chart above shows the growing demand in India for energy and also it shows how the country
fulfills is demand from various sources of energy. These are the salient points which are very much
clear from the chart.

• The energy demand has tripled in India to fulfill its requirements in three decades.
• The share of biomass in the energy supply resource has fallen down in the three decades.
• The main load of energy supply has fallen on the COAL and OIL.
What is biomass energy
Biomass energy refers to energy derived from organic materials, typically plants or plant-derived
materials, that are used as fuel. It is a renewable energy source because the organic materials used
to produce biomass energy can be replenished over time through natural processes such as
photosynthesis.

Here are some key points about biomass energy:

Sources
Biomass energy can be derived from various sources, including:
• Wood and wood residues from forestry and logging operations