Vinasse incineration with bagasse as a supporting fuel

Abstract
In India vinasse is mostly handled through bio-composting or bio-methanation, but large quantities are still discharged. Incineration can contribute to the steam and power production of the factory. Vinasse has a low calorific value not high enough to sustain combustion by itself. Hence, it requires a support fuel to enable sustainable combustion and meet reasonable plant efficiency. Incineration boilers used earlier were typically designed with coal as the support fuel. Biomass such as bagasse is a better choice as support fuel since it is a much cheaper and easily available. The successful development of such boilers with bagasse as the support fuel is outlined.