COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EMISSIONS: FOSSIL FUELS AND BIOMASS COMBUSTION IN DOMESTIC HEATING

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INTRODUCTION reabsorption during plant regrowth. Despite this, Agricultural The growing demand for energy in the combustion of biomass can produce domestic heating has led to increased attention on considerable amounts of particulate matter (PM) the environmental impacts of various energy and other pollutants, raising questions about its sources. Fossil fuels, including coal, natural gas, overall environmental benefits. and oil, have been the dominant sources of energy for decades due to their high energy density and This study investigates the emissions associated availability. However, their use is associated with with fossil fuel and biomass combustion in significant greenhouse gas emissions and air domestic heating systems. By comparing emission pollutants, contributing to climate change and factors such as PM, carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon health concerns. monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the analysis aims to In response to these challenges, biomass has provide insights into the trade-offs and gained traction as an alternative energy source, implications of choosing between these energy often considered renewable and environmentally sources. Understanding these dynamics is crucial friendly. Biomass fuels, such as wood, pellets, and for making informed decisions that balance energy agricultural residues, are perceived as carbon- needs, environmental sustainability, and public neutral due to their potential for carbon https://www.theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajabe 1 THE USA JOURNALS THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (ISSN – 2689-1018) VOLUME 06 ISSUE12 health considerations. using representative domestic heating appliances, including boilers and stoves designed for fossil