Journal of Fundamentals of Renewable Energy and Applications
Open Access
ISSN: 2090-4541
ISSN: 2090-4541
Kamalesh Doshi
Simplify Energy Solutions LLC, USA
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Fundam Renewable Energy Appl
The biomass gasifier is a relatively inexpensive alternative to diesel and gasoline generation of electricity, for small scale off-grid and distributed generation; particularly in developing countries facing high fuel prices, but they have ample sustainable biomass resources. This guide book provides the best practices to owners who have recently installed or are anticipating installing biomass gasification power projects to ensure success. The guide book recommends best practices for specifying and operating small scale biomass gasification power projects. The best practices will accelerate the market penetration of small-scale biomass gasification systems (< 1 MW power) by assisting operators and end-users/investors in planning, assessing the potential risks and imposing realistic measures and operating the projects. The best practices are developed using the knowledge acquired through experience and research and also based on the recommendations of original equipment manufacturers and current industry practices. This guide also provides an overview of typical biomass gasification power projects and components, experience so far, lessons learned and guidance for installation, operation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair and replacement, training, and safety. This guide book should be used in conjunction with site-specific and equipment-specific guidance provided by design organizations and equipment manufacturers. Biomass gasification converts solid carbon fuels/ wastes (such as rice husk, wood chips, stalks, animal manure, domestic garbage, sewage, etc.) into combustible gases, called syn gas or producer gas, by a process of partial combustion. The syn gas, after the processes of dust/tar removal, dewatering and cooling is sent into gas engine to drive generators. It is fairly simple to produce combustible gases from wood; the real challenge is to provide a syn gas that is conditioned for use in gas turbines or reciprocating engines. Along with the syn gas, the gasifier will also produce waste water, solid ash, soot, and tars depending on the technology used.
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