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Biomass Gasification
Gasification is a process that transforms carbon-rich materials, such as biomass or fossil fuels, into gases. The primary components produced during this process include nitrogen (N2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H), and carbon dioxide (CO2). This method is an efficient way to convert solid fuels into usable gas forms.
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Gasification
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History of Gasification
~The Gasification process was originally developed in the 1800s when producing TownGas for public lighting and cooking in England.
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~Gasification processes have been used since 1920 to produce synthetic chemicals and fuels.
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~During World War II it was used to power various vehicles.
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Fuels to Use
~Bagasse
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~Forest Residues
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~Rice Husk
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~Coffee Husk
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~African palm residues
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~Coconut Fiber
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~Wood Chips
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~Agricultural Waste
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Operating Costs
“Gasification vs Conventional Biomass”
~Conventional Systems with the presence of: Carbon, Methane and Carbon Monoxide equivalent to a loss of 3,042,021 BTU/H (fuel)
~Equivalent to generating 2,600 Lb/H of steam.
~With an “Avoided and Not Generated” Operating Cost of $8,300/month. (for 20 MT boilers)
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Why Use Gasification vs Conventional Biomass Technology?
Ability to use a wide range of biomass fuels.
Low Emissions of Particles and Gases.
Better Combustion Efficiency
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Reduction of Operational Maintenance Costs.
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Operating Costs
“Replacement of the Fuel Oil Burner to Biomass”
- Steam Fuel Oil Generation Cost
= 0.0148 $/Lb. ($1.70/gal)
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- Biomass Steam Generation Cost
= 0.00436 $/Lb. ($30/TM)
- Net Difference due to Biomass Use
= 0.01044 $/Lb.
Boiler 300 BHP (150 psig, 100 F, EFF=86.1)
- 8,902 Lb./H
- Savings of $92.93/hour ($ 66,909.60/month)
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Capital Costs
“Gasification vs Conventional Biomass”
~Biomass for Steam
Conventional Method=
0.043 $/BTU/h
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~Gasification for Steam
Boiler and Gasifier=
0.055 $/BTU/h 100psig,10k Lb/h
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0.060 $/BTU/h 600psig,44k Lb/h
Our Engineer
Sixto Humberto Starkman
~Graduated with Distinction - Masters of Energy Management, NYIT 2008.
~Appreciation Certificate from US Department of Agriculture in recognition for efforts related to migratory bird conservation using environmental alternative coffee cultivation and energy efficiency processing technologies. Joint research with Mesoamerican Development Institute (MDI), Winner of “Wings across the Americas, U.S Forest Service International Cooperation 2009 Award Edition”.
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