Consider the following about BioCNG 1 It is a purified form of biogas with a major content of butane...........

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Consider the following about BioCNG.

1.It is a purified form of biogas with a major content of butane and propane.

2.While it cannot be used as a vehicle fuel, it yields a good calorific value as a domestic fuel.

3.It can be obtained from pure cellulosic biomass.

4.Increased production of BioCNG in India will help reduce import dependency on petroleum products.

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Explanation:

Transport sector is one of the major oil consuming sectors; it consumes 51% of the final oil consumption (International Energy Agency, 2010).
The use of biogas--CNG blend in CNG vehicles is not possible without upgrading the quality of the biogas. Biomethane is upgraded biogas which can be used in CNG vehicles as a fuel.
Statement 1: Bio-CNG is a purified form of biogas with over 95% pure methane gas. It is similar to natural gas in its composition (97% methane) and energy potential. While natural gas is a fossil fuel, bio-CNG is a renewable form of energy produced from agricultural and food waste. Bio-CNG is being looked at as an environment-friendly alternative to diesel.
Statement 2: This Bio CNG can be used to power automobiles with the same efficiency as fossil fuel CNG and is now dispensed under the brand name AgroGasTM.
Bio CNG has a high calorific value and can be used in blast furnaces; also it can be converted into electricity
Statement 3:

Statement 4: The cost of production of 1kg of bio-CNG could be Rs15-20, cheaper than CNG, petrol and diesel. Besides, it will help in reducing the country’s import of diesel up to 50%. It is also pollution free.