Empowering Sustainability: An Insightful Review of Sugar Cogeneration Contributions to Electrical Power Systems

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 8

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Samsher Kadir Sheikh, Manish Jain, Pawan Chandrakant Tapre

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V11I8P109

How to Cite?

Samsher Kadir Sheikh, Manish Jain, Pawan Chandrakant Tapre, "Empowering Sustainability: An Insightful Review of Sugar Cogeneration Contributions to Electrical Power Systems," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 8, pp. 91-111, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V11I8P109

Abstract:

Sugar cogeneration, which uses bagasse to create power and heat, promises to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase sugar mill profitability. This abstract focuses on three main methods: Boiler Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Steam Turbine Techniques. CHP systems play an essential role in producing power and heat simultaneously, whereas boilers convert bagasse into steam for power generation. High-pressure boilers and current designs incorporate advanced combustion technology and heat recovery systems to improve efficiency and performance. Steam turbines incorporate modern technologies to transform high-pressure steam into energy efficiently. Sugar mills save energy by utilizing bagasse-derived steam. These cogeneration technologies offer a sustainable energy option for the sugar sector, increasing economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability by lowering fossil fuel consumption and emissions. Additional research and innovation are required to improve efficiency and fully utilize this renewable energy source.

Keywords:

Sugar industry, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Steam turbines, Boilers, Sugar cogeneration.

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