The main objectives of paddy husk management are two
fold: 1) use of paddy husk as a source of energy in most
efficient manner, and 2) minimization of environment
pollution resulting from inefficient utilization. In this
context, it is very essential to have efficient designs of husk
fired furnaces and gasifiers. For proper designing of the
furnaces or gasifiers the basic requirement is adequate and
reliable data on the characteristics and reaction kinetics of
thermal degradation of paddy husk. The characteristics
data for paddy husk, specially for the husk available in the
local environment, is lacking at present.