This document reviews biomass gasification technologies for producing hydrogen-rich syngas to be used in ammonia production as an alternative to natural gas. It summarizes the conventional natural gas-based process and outlines a potential process using biomass gasification. Several gasification technologies are assessed based on syngas composition, efficiency, operating conditions, scale, and experience with biomass. The goal is to evaluate biomass gasification for ammonia production through life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis to identify environmental and economic impacts compared to conventional production.
Thermal regeneration of activated carbon saturated with nitrate ions from an ...IJAEMSJORNAL
The present study was initiated to help the simple and less expensive regeneration of activated carbons after saturation in rural area. In order to determine a regeneration time and the number of regeneration cycles, an adsorption test was necessary. Thus, 3h and 4 cycles of carbon regeneration are obtained after evaluation of the performance, percentage and adsorption capacity after each cycle. Regeneration percentages of 71.29, 54.05, 40.40, 28.06 % and 72.6, 69.84, 64.33, 34.98 %for respective concentrations of 30± 1.2 mg/L and 55 ± 1.6 mg/L are observed. Also, the performances of activated carbon 8.5, 10, 12, 20 g/L and capacities 24.04, 19.93, 14.9 and 10.35mg/g 35.7, 34.12, 31.43 and 17.09 mg/g respectively for dry season and rainy season were necessary to fix the number of cycles. The artisanal furnace with its ease of installation and its maximum temperature of 500±2°C is suitable for the regeneration of saturated activated carbon.
This thesis examines technologies for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture from power plants. It discusses three main CO2 capture methods: absorption, adsorption, and membranes. Absorption using liquid solvents is identified as the most promising near-term option. The thesis then analyzes biphasic solvents as an alternative to conventional amines for absorption. Biphasic solvents form two liquid phases after CO2 absorption, allowing the CO2-rich phase to be regenerated with 30-50% less energy than amines. Specific biphasic solvent systems are reviewed that could reduce energy requirements for CO2 capture compared to monoethanolamine. The thesis aims to estimate CO2 capture costs using biphasic solvent
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This document summarizes the results of two life cycle assessment studies on ammonia production and utilization. Some key findings include:
- Ammonia has potential as a low-carbon transportation fuel with benefits such as no direct greenhouse gas emissions during use.
- Production of ammonia from renewable resources like solar and wind has the lowest environmental impacts compared to conventional methods.
- Utilizing ammonia in vehicles results in lower life cycle global warming potential than gasoline, diesel, or natural gas vehicles.
- The cost of ammonia as a vehicle fuel per unit distance traveled is lower than other fuels such as hydrogen, CNG, and gasoline based on tank costs and fuel efficiency.
This study analyzes the greenhouse gas emissions of renewable gasoline and diesel produced via an integrated hydropyrolysis and hydroconversion (IH2) process using forest residues and corn stover as feedstocks. The IH2 process converts biomass to hydrocarbon fuels in two reactor stages, producing gasoline, diesel, biochar, and C1-C3 gases. The study models an IH2 process integrated with an existing Valero refinery in Memphis, TN. It finds that IH2 gasoline and diesel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 67-86% compared to fossil fuels, depending on feedstock source and hydrogen production method. The study also examines the impacts of parameter uncertainties and soil carbon changes from residue harvesting.
This document summarizes a study on using biomass gasification to capture CO2 from engine exhaust. Experiments were conducted introducing 0-15% CO2 into a gasifier along with oxygen and nitrogen. Higher CO2 fractions decreased bed temperature but increased CO production from 13.1% to 16.3% due to the endothermic reaction of char and CO2. Over 55% of input CO2 was converted. Cold gas efficiency increased 30% with higher char conversion. Using engine exhaust eliminates the cost of separating and storing CO2, as condensing water and mixing with oxygen is sufficient. The paper addresses using biomass gasification to capture CO2 from engine exhaust via recycling into the gasification process.
mitacs uoit study it05701 july 2015 vezina comparative ammonia costs producti...Steve Wittrig
The document provides an overview of ammonia production methods and utilization opportunities in transportation. It discusses conventional ammonia production via the Haber-Bosch process using natural gas as well as potential renewable production methods. The life cycle impacts of different production techniques are analyzed using SimaPro software. Key opportunities for green ammonia include production via electrolysis powered by renewable energy as well as solid state ammonia synthesis. Ammonia has advantages over hydrogen as an energy carrier and can be used in various transportation applications including engines and fuel cells with modest modifications to infrastructure.
This document discusses bio-CNG (compressed biogas) as a transportation fuel alternative to fossil fuels. It begins by introducing the problems of increasing fossil fuel usage and outlines biogas production methods from waste sources. The main processes for cleaning biogas - including water scrubbing, pressure swing adsorption, amine adsorption and membrane permeation - are then summarized. The paper also covers converting cleaned biogas into bio-CNG and its storage. Key advantages of bio-CNG are highlighted such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel and potential cost savings versus petrol and diesel. The conclusion promotes bio-CNG as a viable replacement for fossil fuels that could support more sustainable living.
Thermal regeneration of activated carbon saturated with nitrate ions from an ...IJAEMSJORNAL
The present study was initiated to help the simple and less expensive regeneration of activated carbons after saturation in rural area. In order to determine a regeneration time and the number of regeneration cycles, an adsorption test was necessary. Thus, 3h and 4 cycles of carbon regeneration are obtained after evaluation of the performance, percentage and adsorption capacity after each cycle. Regeneration percentages of 71.29, 54.05, 40.40, 28.06 % and 72.6, 69.84, 64.33, 34.98 %for respective concentrations of 30± 1.2 mg/L and 55 ± 1.6 mg/L are observed. Also, the performances of activated carbon 8.5, 10, 12, 20 g/L and capacities 24.04, 19.93, 14.9 and 10.35mg/g 35.7, 34.12, 31.43 and 17.09 mg/g respectively for dry season and rainy season were necessary to fix the number of cycles. The artisanal furnace with its ease of installation and its maximum temperature of 500±2°C is suitable for the regeneration of saturated activated carbon.
This thesis examines technologies for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture from power plants. It discusses three main CO2 capture methods: absorption, adsorption, and membranes. Absorption using liquid solvents is identified as the most promising near-term option. The thesis then analyzes biphasic solvents as an alternative to conventional amines for absorption. Biphasic solvents form two liquid phases after CO2 absorption, allowing the CO2-rich phase to be regenerated with 30-50% less energy than amines. Specific biphasic solvent systems are reviewed that could reduce energy requirements for CO2 capture compared to monoethanolamine. The thesis aims to estimate CO2 capture costs using biphasic solvent
Welcome to International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD)IJERD Editor
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This document summarizes the results of two life cycle assessment studies on ammonia production and utilization. Some key findings include:
- Ammonia has potential as a low-carbon transportation fuel with benefits such as no direct greenhouse gas emissions during use.
- Production of ammonia from renewable resources like solar and wind has the lowest environmental impacts compared to conventional methods.
- Utilizing ammonia in vehicles results in lower life cycle global warming potential than gasoline, diesel, or natural gas vehicles.
- The cost of ammonia as a vehicle fuel per unit distance traveled is lower than other fuels such as hydrogen, CNG, and gasoline based on tank costs and fuel efficiency.
This study analyzes the greenhouse gas emissions of renewable gasoline and diesel produced via an integrated hydropyrolysis and hydroconversion (IH2) process using forest residues and corn stover as feedstocks. The IH2 process converts biomass to hydrocarbon fuels in two reactor stages, producing gasoline, diesel, biochar, and C1-C3 gases. The study models an IH2 process integrated with an existing Valero refinery in Memphis, TN. It finds that IH2 gasoline and diesel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 67-86% compared to fossil fuels, depending on feedstock source and hydrogen production method. The study also examines the impacts of parameter uncertainties and soil carbon changes from residue harvesting.
This document summarizes a study on using biomass gasification to capture CO2 from engine exhaust. Experiments were conducted introducing 0-15% CO2 into a gasifier along with oxygen and nitrogen. Higher CO2 fractions decreased bed temperature but increased CO production from 13.1% to 16.3% due to the endothermic reaction of char and CO2. Over 55% of input CO2 was converted. Cold gas efficiency increased 30% with higher char conversion. Using engine exhaust eliminates the cost of separating and storing CO2, as condensing water and mixing with oxygen is sufficient. The paper addresses using biomass gasification to capture CO2 from engine exhaust via recycling into the gasification process.
mitacs uoit study it05701 july 2015 vezina comparative ammonia costs producti...Steve Wittrig
The document provides an overview of ammonia production methods and utilization opportunities in transportation. It discusses conventional ammonia production via the Haber-Bosch process using natural gas as well as potential renewable production methods. The life cycle impacts of different production techniques are analyzed using SimaPro software. Key opportunities for green ammonia include production via electrolysis powered by renewable energy as well as solid state ammonia synthesis. Ammonia has advantages over hydrogen as an energy carrier and can be used in various transportation applications including engines and fuel cells with modest modifications to infrastructure.
This document discusses bio-CNG (compressed biogas) as a transportation fuel alternative to fossil fuels. It begins by introducing the problems of increasing fossil fuel usage and outlines biogas production methods from waste sources. The main processes for cleaning biogas - including water scrubbing, pressure swing adsorption, amine adsorption and membrane permeation - are then summarized. The paper also covers converting cleaned biogas into bio-CNG and its storage. Key advantages of bio-CNG are highlighted such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel and potential cost savings versus petrol and diesel. The conclusion promotes bio-CNG as a viable replacement for fossil fuels that could support more sustainable living.
This document summarizes a pilot plant study on capturing CO2 from power plant flue gas using a vacuum swing adsorption (VSA) process with zeolite 13X. Key findings include:
1) A basic 4-step VSA cycle was able to achieve 95.9% CO2 purity and 86.4% recovery from a 15% CO2 flue gas stream.
2) A modified 4-step cycle with light product pressurization and two beds achieved improved performance of 94.8% purity and 89.7% recovery.
3) Energy consumption in the pilot plant was 339-583 kWh/tonne of CO2 captured, higher than theoretical calculations due to non
This document defines target properties for CO2 capture adsorbents to enable economically viable bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) processes. Key points:
- Adsorbent lifetime strongly impacts process costs, with an optimal heat of adsorption balancing affinity and regeneration energy.
- For a levelized cost below $100/tonne CO2 captured, adsorbents need over 0.75 mol/kg capacity, 2+ year lifetime, around -40 kJ/mol heat of adsorption, and degradation decay below 5x10-6 cycle-1.
- The model predicts a $65/t-CO2 cost can be achieved with a degradation-resistant ad
This document discusses various methods for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial processes and power plant flue gases. It describes both established and developing absorption-based techniques using liquid solvents such as amines, ionic liquids, and hyperbranched polymers. While amine scrubbing is a mature process, opportunities exist to improve solvent capacity and reduce regeneration energy needs through new solvent formulations and process designs. Developing technologies like facilitated transport membranes and task-specific ionic liquids also aim to enhance CO2 capture efficiency. Fundamental research on reaction mechanisms and new candidate materials continues to inform the design of more effective and economical CO2 capture systems.
This document summarizes research on a biogas filter developed in Indonesia to improve the purity of methane in biogas. The filter contains absorbent materials based on locally available natural zeolite. Testing showed the biogas filter increased the methane content of biogas by 5-20% by absorbing impurities like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. This led to benefits like increased heating value, reduced odors, improved generator efficiency and stability, and decreased corrosion. The biogas filter provides a way to purify biogas using locally available zeolite materials and improve biogas performance for applications such as electricity generation.
Adsorption of hydrogen sulfide using palm shell activated carboneSAT Journals
Abstract Removing H2S from biogas that is produced from anaerobic digestion of palm oil mill effluent is a crucial step in order for the biogas to be utilized as a source of energy. In this study, palm shell activated carbon (PSAC) prepared by steam activation was used to adsorb H2S from simulated biogas. The parameters studied were H2S concentration, adsorption temperature and space velocity. The effect of these parameters towards breakthrough adsorption capacity was studied using statistical analysis with Design Expert Software. H2S concentration and space velocity were found to be significant in affecting the breakthrough adsorption capacity.Adsorption temperature on its own was found not to have significant effect on the breakthrough adsorption capacity but its interaction with other parameters was found to be significant. Characterization of fresh and spent PSAC confirmed and provided further information on the adsorption of sulfur species on PSAC pore surface. Keywords: Activated carbon; Biogas; Hydrogen sulfide; Adsorption
The document discusses carbon capture technologies that are likely to appear in future phases of carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment. It provides information on various carbon capture technologies including post-combustion capture using solvents like amines, pre-combustion capture through integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plants, and oxy-fuel combustion. Examples of large-scale CCS projects currently in operation or development are also mentioned, such as the Kemper County energy facility and White Rose CCS project.
This document presents the results of performance testing of a single cylinder spark ignition engine fueled by enriched biogas and petrol. The engine was modified to operate on both fuels. Testing was conducted at a constant narrow load range of around 2 kg and RPMs ranging from 1100 to 1800. At constant lower load conditions, the brake specific fuel consumption of enriched biogas was 10.77%, 24.24%, and 35.63% higher than petrol at 1100, 1500, and 1800 RPMs respectively. The brake thermal efficiency of petrol was higher than enriched biogas at all tested speeds, ranging from 4.91% to 9.41% higher for petrol. However, the mechanical efficiency of enriched biogas was 42.93% compared
Co gasification of coal and biomass – thermodynamic and experimental studyeSAT Journals
Abstract Cogasification of coal and biomass is a new area of research. Cogasification offers several advantages than individual feed gasification. A thermodynamic analysis of lignite coal and rice husk cogasification using only steam was studied by using HSC chemistry software in this paper involving the effect of temperature 500-1200°C and GaCR ratio(1-3) on the product gas composition. The study also focused on calculation of thermoneutral conditions and hundred percent carbon conversion temperature in cogasification of lignite coal and rice husk. Experimental study of co gasification of rice husk and coal was also done at fixed steam to carbon ratio. The experimental study was found to be more kinetically controlled.
Keyword: cogasification, rice husk, lignite coal, HSC chemistry software, fixed bed.
The document summarizes a presentation on modeling carbon capture technologies at integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plants. It discusses modeling of the adsorption process for pre-combustion carbon capture using activated carbon adsorbents. The presentation covered modeling the dispersion of gases through activated carbon beds, modeling the performance of entire IGCC power plants integrated with carbon capture systems, and parameter estimation and validation of adsorption models.
This is a presentation by Dr. Eshetu Bekele - Assistant Professor at Adama Science and Technology University at the 3rd Annual East Africa Cement, Concrete and Energy Summit
Design and optimization of kemira leonard process for formic acid productionSanjanaSingh153
The document summarizes a study on the design and optimization of the Kemira-Leonard process for producing formic acid. Key aspects of the study included simulating the process in Aspen Plus, performing heat integration to reduce utility usage, sizing equipment and estimating capital costs, and conducting multi-objective optimization to minimize total capital and annual utility costs. The optimized process design was able to produce 98% formic acid at an annual capacity of 27,476 tonnes/year at minimized costs.
In this project we basically studied scope of this project, its feasibility and market assessment, raw material availability, different routes to produce Syngas and their comparison, process selection and its complete description, its P&ID, and environmental consideration.
This document summarizes a study that optimized parameters for the adsorption of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) using palm shell activated carbon. The parameters studied were H2S concentration, adsorption temperature, and space velocity. Statistical analysis was used to develop a regression model relating these parameters to breakthrough adsorption capacity. H2S concentration and space velocity had the most significant effects on capacity, with higher concentrations and lower space velocities resulting in higher capacity. Characterization of the activated carbon confirmed that H2S was being adsorbed onto pore surfaces.
The document discusses thermodynamic analysis of biomass gasification. It analyzes the reaction thermoneutral points (R-TNPs) for gasifying rice husk with different gasifying agents and their ratios. Key findings include:
- For CO2 alone, R-TNPs decreased with higher CO2:carbon ratios, with syngas output and CO2 conversion also decreasing. Heat requirements initially rose then fell with a heat exchanger.
- R-TNPs were not found for H2O alone at any ratio.
- With CO2+H2O, R-TNPs were only obtained at low total gasifier agent:carbon ratios. Higher ratios supported
The document discusses approaches for accounting for and reducing CO2 emissions from the iron and steel industry. It outlines calculating emissions based on the carbon content of fuel and process gases. Radical process changes and using hydrogen from decarbonized fuel could significantly decrease emissions. A case study demonstrates tracking carbon through an integrated steel plant to ensure accurate emissions accounting.
Parallel Reaction Kinetic Modelling Of Biogas To Biomethanol With Zno/Sio2 Na...IJERD Editor
This document summarizes research on modeling the parallel reactions of converting biogas to biomethanol and CO2 gas using ZnO/SiO2 nanoparticles. The reactions take place at 350°C and 1.2 bar pressure, producing 70% conversion of biogas to biomethanol and 25% conversion to CO2 gas. The kinetic model proposed is a single reaction kinetic model to describe these parallel reactions. Experiments were conducted using a fixed bed reactor with biogas, biomethanol, H2, CO, and CO2 feeds to test the model under various temperature, pressure, and space time conditions. Products were analyzed online using gas chromatography to determine reaction conversions and selectivities.
CO2 capture within refining: case studies - Rosa Maria Domenichini, Foster Wh...Global CCS Institute
This document summarizes a presentation on CO2 capture within oil refining processes. It discusses:
1) Refining contributes around 6% of global CO2 emissions, with large refineries emitting up to 5 million tons per year. Major emission sources include process heaters, hydrogen production, and FCC regenerators.
2) Case studies are presented on capturing CO2 from process heater flue gases and within hydrogen production. Capturing 91 tons/hour of CO2 from heaters could cost €72-103/ton while capturing over 99% of CO2 from a hydrogen plant could cost €47-65/ton.
3) Joint capture of CO2 from multiple refinery sources like heat
Air pollution is most important from the public health of view, because every individual person breaths approximately 22000 times a day, inhaling about 15 to 22 kg of air daily. The main pollutants contribute by automobile are carbon monoxide (CO), unburned hydrocarbon (UBHC), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and Lead. Pollutant removal from combustion gas in both SI&CI is one of the most widely known environmental applications of activated carbons. In order to guarantee the successful removal of contaminants and pollutants on activated carbons, the developments of new adsorbents has been increasing in the last few years. This paper is a systematic study of cleaning SI&CI engine of CO, SO2, NO2 Using activated carbon filter. The combustion gases were qualitative and quantitative analyzed by gas chromatography. The use of this simple method is a valuable alternative to meet emission standards in developing countries. It was demonstrated that the agricultural wastes studied here are a feasible alternative for reducing pollutants in SI & CI engine.
Biomass gasification for hydrogen productionMd Tanvir Alam
Biomass gasification can be used to produce hydrogen fuel through thermal conversion processes. Gasification involves heating biomass with limited oxygen to produce syngas containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and other gases. Several pathways exist to convert biomass to hydrogen through gasification. Research has demonstrated hydrogen yields of up to 60% by volume from biomass gasification using fluidized beds and catalysts. Economic analyses show biomass gasification can competitively produce hydrogen compared to natural gas reforming. With environmental and economic benefits, biomass gasification is a promising option for renewable hydrogen production.
Fuzzy logic for plant-wide control of biological wastewater treatment process...ISA Interchange
The application of control strategies is increasingly used in wastewater treatment plants with the aim of improving effluent quality and reducing operating costs. Due to concerns about the progressive growth of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), these are also currently being evaluated in wastewater treatment plants. The present article proposes a fuzzy controller for plant-wide control of the biological wastewater treatment process. Its design is based on 14 inputs and 6 outputs in order to reduce GHG emissions, nutrient concentration in the effluent and operational costs. The article explains and shows the effect of each one of the inputs and outputs of the fuzzy controller, as well as the relationship between them. Benchmark Simulation Model no 2 Gas is used for testing the proposed control strategy. The results of simulation results show that the fuzzy controller is able to reduce GHG emissions while improving, at the same time, the common criteria of effluent quality and operational costs.
This document discusses hydrogen production via steam reforming with CO2 capture. It examines the possibilities of capturing CO2 from a steam reforming hydrogen plant. There are three main locations where CO2 can be captured: 1) from the raw hydrogen stream before purification, 2) from the purge gas stream after purification, and 3) from the steam reformer flue gas. Capturing from the raw hydrogen and flue gas streams can achieve overall CO2 removal rates of 60% and 90%, respectively. Amine-based capture is commonly used for the raw hydrogen and flue gas streams. A case study found the cost of capturing from the flue gas to be higher than from the raw hydrogen stream, and in both cases the
This document summarizes a pilot plant study on capturing CO2 from power plant flue gas using a vacuum swing adsorption (VSA) process with zeolite 13X. Key findings include:
1) A basic 4-step VSA cycle was able to achieve 95.9% CO2 purity and 86.4% recovery from a 15% CO2 flue gas stream.
2) A modified 4-step cycle with light product pressurization and two beds achieved improved performance of 94.8% purity and 89.7% recovery.
3) Energy consumption in the pilot plant was 339-583 kWh/tonne of CO2 captured, higher than theoretical calculations due to non
This document defines target properties for CO2 capture adsorbents to enable economically viable bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) processes. Key points:
- Adsorbent lifetime strongly impacts process costs, with an optimal heat of adsorption balancing affinity and regeneration energy.
- For a levelized cost below $100/tonne CO2 captured, adsorbents need over 0.75 mol/kg capacity, 2+ year lifetime, around -40 kJ/mol heat of adsorption, and degradation decay below 5x10-6 cycle-1.
- The model predicts a $65/t-CO2 cost can be achieved with a degradation-resistant ad
This document discusses various methods for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial processes and power plant flue gases. It describes both established and developing absorption-based techniques using liquid solvents such as amines, ionic liquids, and hyperbranched polymers. While amine scrubbing is a mature process, opportunities exist to improve solvent capacity and reduce regeneration energy needs through new solvent formulations and process designs. Developing technologies like facilitated transport membranes and task-specific ionic liquids also aim to enhance CO2 capture efficiency. Fundamental research on reaction mechanisms and new candidate materials continues to inform the design of more effective and economical CO2 capture systems.
This document summarizes research on a biogas filter developed in Indonesia to improve the purity of methane in biogas. The filter contains absorbent materials based on locally available natural zeolite. Testing showed the biogas filter increased the methane content of biogas by 5-20% by absorbing impurities like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. This led to benefits like increased heating value, reduced odors, improved generator efficiency and stability, and decreased corrosion. The biogas filter provides a way to purify biogas using locally available zeolite materials and improve biogas performance for applications such as electricity generation.
Adsorption of hydrogen sulfide using palm shell activated carboneSAT Journals
Abstract Removing H2S from biogas that is produced from anaerobic digestion of palm oil mill effluent is a crucial step in order for the biogas to be utilized as a source of energy. In this study, palm shell activated carbon (PSAC) prepared by steam activation was used to adsorb H2S from simulated biogas. The parameters studied were H2S concentration, adsorption temperature and space velocity. The effect of these parameters towards breakthrough adsorption capacity was studied using statistical analysis with Design Expert Software. H2S concentration and space velocity were found to be significant in affecting the breakthrough adsorption capacity.Adsorption temperature on its own was found not to have significant effect on the breakthrough adsorption capacity but its interaction with other parameters was found to be significant. Characterization of fresh and spent PSAC confirmed and provided further information on the adsorption of sulfur species on PSAC pore surface. Keywords: Activated carbon; Biogas; Hydrogen sulfide; Adsorption
The document discusses carbon capture technologies that are likely to appear in future phases of carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment. It provides information on various carbon capture technologies including post-combustion capture using solvents like amines, pre-combustion capture through integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plants, and oxy-fuel combustion. Examples of large-scale CCS projects currently in operation or development are also mentioned, such as the Kemper County energy facility and White Rose CCS project.
This document presents the results of performance testing of a single cylinder spark ignition engine fueled by enriched biogas and petrol. The engine was modified to operate on both fuels. Testing was conducted at a constant narrow load range of around 2 kg and RPMs ranging from 1100 to 1800. At constant lower load conditions, the brake specific fuel consumption of enriched biogas was 10.77%, 24.24%, and 35.63% higher than petrol at 1100, 1500, and 1800 RPMs respectively. The brake thermal efficiency of petrol was higher than enriched biogas at all tested speeds, ranging from 4.91% to 9.41% higher for petrol. However, the mechanical efficiency of enriched biogas was 42.93% compared
Co gasification of coal and biomass – thermodynamic and experimental studyeSAT Journals
Abstract Cogasification of coal and biomass is a new area of research. Cogasification offers several advantages than individual feed gasification. A thermodynamic analysis of lignite coal and rice husk cogasification using only steam was studied by using HSC chemistry software in this paper involving the effect of temperature 500-1200°C and GaCR ratio(1-3) on the product gas composition. The study also focused on calculation of thermoneutral conditions and hundred percent carbon conversion temperature in cogasification of lignite coal and rice husk. Experimental study of co gasification of rice husk and coal was also done at fixed steam to carbon ratio. The experimental study was found to be more kinetically controlled.
Keyword: cogasification, rice husk, lignite coal, HSC chemistry software, fixed bed.
The document summarizes a presentation on modeling carbon capture technologies at integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plants. It discusses modeling of the adsorption process for pre-combustion carbon capture using activated carbon adsorbents. The presentation covered modeling the dispersion of gases through activated carbon beds, modeling the performance of entire IGCC power plants integrated with carbon capture systems, and parameter estimation and validation of adsorption models.
This is a presentation by Dr. Eshetu Bekele - Assistant Professor at Adama Science and Technology University at the 3rd Annual East Africa Cement, Concrete and Energy Summit
Design and optimization of kemira leonard process for formic acid productionSanjanaSingh153
The document summarizes a study on the design and optimization of the Kemira-Leonard process for producing formic acid. Key aspects of the study included simulating the process in Aspen Plus, performing heat integration to reduce utility usage, sizing equipment and estimating capital costs, and conducting multi-objective optimization to minimize total capital and annual utility costs. The optimized process design was able to produce 98% formic acid at an annual capacity of 27,476 tonnes/year at minimized costs.
In this project we basically studied scope of this project, its feasibility and market assessment, raw material availability, different routes to produce Syngas and their comparison, process selection and its complete description, its P&ID, and environmental consideration.
This document summarizes a study that optimized parameters for the adsorption of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) using palm shell activated carbon. The parameters studied were H2S concentration, adsorption temperature, and space velocity. Statistical analysis was used to develop a regression model relating these parameters to breakthrough adsorption capacity. H2S concentration and space velocity had the most significant effects on capacity, with higher concentrations and lower space velocities resulting in higher capacity. Characterization of the activated carbon confirmed that H2S was being adsorbed onto pore surfaces.
The document discusses thermodynamic analysis of biomass gasification. It analyzes the reaction thermoneutral points (R-TNPs) for gasifying rice husk with different gasifying agents and their ratios. Key findings include:
- For CO2 alone, R-TNPs decreased with higher CO2:carbon ratios, with syngas output and CO2 conversion also decreasing. Heat requirements initially rose then fell with a heat exchanger.
- R-TNPs were not found for H2O alone at any ratio.
- With CO2+H2O, R-TNPs were only obtained at low total gasifier agent:carbon ratios. Higher ratios supported
The document discusses approaches for accounting for and reducing CO2 emissions from the iron and steel industry. It outlines calculating emissions based on the carbon content of fuel and process gases. Radical process changes and using hydrogen from decarbonized fuel could significantly decrease emissions. A case study demonstrates tracking carbon through an integrated steel plant to ensure accurate emissions accounting.
Parallel Reaction Kinetic Modelling Of Biogas To Biomethanol With Zno/Sio2 Na...IJERD Editor
This document summarizes research on modeling the parallel reactions of converting biogas to biomethanol and CO2 gas using ZnO/SiO2 nanoparticles. The reactions take place at 350°C and 1.2 bar pressure, producing 70% conversion of biogas to biomethanol and 25% conversion to CO2 gas. The kinetic model proposed is a single reaction kinetic model to describe these parallel reactions. Experiments were conducted using a fixed bed reactor with biogas, biomethanol, H2, CO, and CO2 feeds to test the model under various temperature, pressure, and space time conditions. Products were analyzed online using gas chromatography to determine reaction conversions and selectivities.
CO2 capture within refining: case studies - Rosa Maria Domenichini, Foster Wh...Global CCS Institute
This document summarizes a presentation on CO2 capture within oil refining processes. It discusses:
1) Refining contributes around 6% of global CO2 emissions, with large refineries emitting up to 5 million tons per year. Major emission sources include process heaters, hydrogen production, and FCC regenerators.
2) Case studies are presented on capturing CO2 from process heater flue gases and within hydrogen production. Capturing 91 tons/hour of CO2 from heaters could cost €72-103/ton while capturing over 99% of CO2 from a hydrogen plant could cost €47-65/ton.
3) Joint capture of CO2 from multiple refinery sources like heat
Air pollution is most important from the public health of view, because every individual person breaths approximately 22000 times a day, inhaling about 15 to 22 kg of air daily. The main pollutants contribute by automobile are carbon monoxide (CO), unburned hydrocarbon (UBHC), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and Lead. Pollutant removal from combustion gas in both SI&CI is one of the most widely known environmental applications of activated carbons. In order to guarantee the successful removal of contaminants and pollutants on activated carbons, the developments of new adsorbents has been increasing in the last few years. This paper is a systematic study of cleaning SI&CI engine of CO, SO2, NO2 Using activated carbon filter. The combustion gases were qualitative and quantitative analyzed by gas chromatography. The use of this simple method is a valuable alternative to meet emission standards in developing countries. It was demonstrated that the agricultural wastes studied here are a feasible alternative for reducing pollutants in SI & CI engine.
Biomass gasification for hydrogen productionMd Tanvir Alam
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Dr Patricia Thornley, University of Manchester
Ms Sarah Alexander, Aston University
Dr John Brammer, Aston University
Abstract
109 million tonnes of ammonia is produced globally each year, 85% of this is
synthesised from combining H2, produced from steam reforming of natural gas, and
nitrogen separated from air. The process is very energy intensive and releases 208
million tonnes of CO2. Production of ammonia from renewable resources, such as
biomass, could substantially reduce this. One option is to gasify biomass to produce a
hydrogen rich syngas for ammonia production. This paper reviews currently available
gasification technologies to assess the viability of ammonia production using this
method, and identifies those most suitable for further analysis. The gasifier selection
is based on the following criteria: syngas composition, efficiency, operating
conditions, scale and biomass track record. Potential process schemes are presented
with preliminary mass/energy and greenhouse gas balances to estimate the potential
value of developing such a system. Critical issues are identified in the overall system,
from biomass cultivation to ammonia production. These issues need to be evaluated
further via economic and life cycle assessment techniques.
1. Introduction
Ammonia is a fundamental chemical compound required for the production of
nitrogen based fertilisers for agriculture, horticulture and biomass. The conventional
method in producing ammonia is the Haber-Bosch process, which combines H2 from
steam reforming of natural gas and N2 from the air. 109 million tonnes of ammonia is
produced globally each year and the steam reforming process is very energy intensive,
accounting for 1.2% of the global primary energy demand (Ahlgren, Baky et al.
2008). Life cycle assessments have shown that fertiliser production can be responsible
for up to 80% of the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with biomass
cultivation systems (Elsayed and Mortimer 2001). Consequently, there is interest in
reducing the environmental impact of fertiliser production, by minimising the input of
fossil fuels. It is proposed that this could be achieved through utilising renewable
technologies such as bioenergy systems.
Thermal conversion technologies appropriate for producing hydrogen from biomass
include gasification and pyrolysis, where a hydrogen rich syngas could replace the
input of natural gas required for ammonia production. Anaerobic digestion could yield
a methane feed, which could then be converted to hydrogen in a similar fashion to the
conventional natural gas approach. Other biological advancements are reviewed
elsewhere (Ni, Leung et al. 2006). Nonetheless, the focus of this study is biomass
gasification.
2. In Europe, ammonia plants are large scale systems and typical sites operate at 1000-
1500 t/d, however more recent plants can be in excess of 1800 t/d (EFMA 2000a).
These large scales are driven by the scale economies of the high-pressure Haber-
Bosch process and the associated air separation plant for nitrogen supply. They
require a natural gas input of 23.4 MJ per kg of ammonia (EFMA 2000a). The scale
of the proposed biomass-based plant will need therefore to be commensurate, but will
in practice be constrained by the supply of biomass and by the scale of the gasification
reactor. Preliminary calculations we have carried out indicate that 1500 t/d of
ammonia would require a minimum of about 2000 dry t/d biomass. The largest
operating biomass gasifier to date consumes about 350 dry t/d biomass (Barber and
Warnken 2008) and new plant proposals commonly specify up to double this scale.
Coal gasifiers are now being designed at over 3000 t/d. Scale may also be limited by
biomass supply logistics; although a planned port-located biomass combustion plant
in the UK will process 5000 dry t/d of imported biomass (SKM 2006). Therefore it is
possible that a biomass-based ammonia plant could achieve a production rate
comparable to natural gas plants given the right scenario.
The longer-term objective of this study is to determine the environmental and techno-
economic impacts of producing biomass derived ammonia and fertiliser compared to
conventional ammonia production from natural gas. In this preliminary paper
greenhouse gas balances will be calculated to identify potential savings for a
candidate overall process scheme. Short rotation coppice (SRC) willow will be
cultivated and used as feed for gasification, whereby the gasifier is selected for its
scale-up and H2 producing attributes. The product gas will be conditioned to
maximise the hydrogen content, and if necessary further nitrogen will be added to
achieve the correct molar ratio of 3:1. Ammonia production will then take place in a
similar way to conventional ammonia production.
2. Methodology
The feasibility of producing ammonia from biomass gasification is to be assessed
using life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA).
2.1 Life Cycle Assessment
LCA is a methodology used to assess the environmental impact of a product or
process from cradle-to-grave. The principles and framework of LCA are described in
ISO 14040:2006 (ISO 2006). SimaPro 7.1, developed by Prě Consultants, is used to
determine the environmental impacts of the biomass scenarios compared to
conventional ammonia production (Goedkoop, Schryver et al. 2008). Ecoinvent is
used as a reference for the life cycle inventory data and for the impact assessment
methodology. The four sections of an LCA study are: goal and scope of definition,
inventory analysis, impact assessment and interpretation.
2.2 Techno-Economic Analysis
The TEA analyses the technical and economic feasibility of a specified system, which
in the case of this study will be the numerous biomass gasification processes currently
3. available. There are several methods of analysis though the preferred, as outlined by
sources such as (Bridgwater, Toft et al. 2002), is to divide the production process into
specific steps and economically evaluate each section separately. Not only does this
outline which areas of production require the largest financial input but it also
highlights any economic indicators that were not originally considered. The areas
currently being considered are feedstock preparation, gasification, gas cleaning and
ammonia production.
It is being assumed that all feedstock types enter the gasifier in the same state; hence
pre-treatment has to be considered with additional cost. Oxidising agent selection can
give rise to a high economic impact, either by entailing an upfront cost increase at the
gasification stage or throughout gas cleaning and ammonia production. The TEA will
establish the capital investment and cost of ammonia production for each process
route at a range of scales. These will then be compared to conventional ammonia
production processes.
3. System Characterisation for Ammonia Production
3.1 Conventional Ammonia Production
The reference case for this study is conventional ammonia production, which is
standard practice within industry and is described in detail by the European Fertilizer
Manufacturers Association (EFMA 2000a). The two main types of ammonia
production are steam reforming of natural gas or the partial oxidation of heavy fuel
oil. The latter technique could be transferred to utilising fast pyrolysis oil. Coal
gasification and water electrolysis are no longer used for ammonia production in
Europe. The process scheme for ammonia production from steam reforming of natural
gas has been selected as the preliminary reference case and is displayed in Figure 1.
Desulfurisation
Ammonia Synthesis
Compression
Methanation
CO2 Removal
Shift Conversion
Secondary Reformer
Primary Reformer
Natural Gas
NH3
ZnO
H2O, Fuel
Air, Power
Flue-Gas
ZnS
Heat
Heat
Heat, Power Condensate, CO2
Power
Power Heat, Purge/flash
Figure 1: Schematic of the Steam/Air Reforming Process (EFMA 2000a)
4. From an LCA perspective, the significant environmental impacts of conventional
ammonia production stem from the use of fossil fuels – natural gas as the feedstock
and heavy fuel oil as the fuel for reforming. The large consumption of natural gas
results in considerable CO2 emissions during steam reforming and shift conversion
increasing global warming potential (GWP). Approximately 1.5 kg of CO2 is emitted
to the atmosphere per kg of ammonia produced (Althaus, Chudacoff et al. 2007). CO2
emissions can be reduced through effective recovery however this depends on the
downstream facilities. The second major source of emissions arises from the flue-gas
in the primary reformer through using heavy fuel oil and could potentially lead to a
notable impact on ozone layer depletion (ODP). This could be reduced by burning
bio-diesel or additional syngas produced via biomass gasification. Finally during
operation, emissions of ammonia to water from condensates and scrubbing of waste
gases increases the impact from eutrophication and the likelihood of human and
aquatic toxicity.
3.2 Ammonia Production from Biomass
The biomass gasification system involves the cultivation of biomass, gasification and
syngas cleaning, syngas conditioning and ammonia production. Utilising biomass
gasification will address the environmental impacts of ammonia production by
reducing the need for fossil fuels. Consequently, the GWP and ODP should be lower.
The process scheme is shown in Figure 2. Syngas conditioning is regarded as the
stages involved from desulphurisation to compression in Figure 1. However, since the
H2 content will be higher from biomass gasification, it is thought that reduced power
and heat demand will be required – increasing the conversion efficiency to ammonia.
Furthermore, as the sulphur content from biomass gasification will also be lower, the
desulfurization step could be discounted. Only the significant impacts have been
included in Figure 2, as every stage will involve the release of CO2.
3.3 Overview of Process Schemes for Ammonia from Biomass
3.3.1 Willow Cultivation, Processing and Delivery
The willow cultivation scheme is based on Thornley, Upham et al. 2009 (Thornley,
Upham et al. 2009). Referring to the first three sections of Figure 2, willow is
cultivated near the gasification plant on previously arable land. At the start of ground
preparation, herbicide is applied to kill perennial weeds. Tillage is then completed to
cultivate the land so to become suitable for planting. Willow is established from
lengths of willow cane and is obtained from nursery production at local level. 15,000
willow cuttings are required to produce 29.4 odt/ha at every 3 year harvest, with a
moisture content of 50%. As a result, the average annual yield is 19.6 t/ha, as
received. Harvesting is done with a self-propelled forage harvester with a specialist
SRC header to produce 35mm wood chips. The chips are blown from the harvester
into a trailer and transported to the storage area for drying. Drying reduces the
moisture content from 50% to 30%. The chips are transported by 28 t lorry to the
gasification plant. Sewage sludge cake is applied at a rate of 20 t/ha every three years
after harvest, which is common practice for large scale sites in the UK. After
cultivation, the land is returned to its original condition.
5. Ground preparation
(tillage - ploughing
and harrowing)
Glyphosate, Diesel
Planting and cultivation
(planting, rolling)
Willow Cuttings, Sewage
Sludge, Herbicide,
Pesticide, Diesel
Harvesting and restoration
(harvest and chipping, drying,
mulching)
Glyphosate, Diesel
Transportation of willow
to gasifier
Pre-treatment
(drying and comminution)
Gasification
Syngas cleaning
(tar, particulate and
ammonium removal)
Diesel
Heat, Power,
Fuel, H2O
Steam, Air,
Power
Flue-gas, Ash
Wastewater,
Ash
Power
Syngas conditioning including
(H2 separation / CO2 removal)
Flue-gas, Heat,
CO2
Ammonia Synthesis Heat,
Purge/flash
Power
NH3
Potential Leaching
Figure 2: Schematic of Ammonia Production from Biomass Gasification
3.3.2 Potential Biomass Gasification Technologies
Currently available gasification technologies were reviewed to assess the viability of
ammonia synthesis gas production and are shown in Table 1 and the different
technologies available are discussed below. Following gasification, either hot or cold
gas cleaning will remove particulates and recycle solids and tars. To achieve a high H2
yield the syngas will be conditioned as described in section 3.3.3. The criteria used to
assess the gasifiers were: syngas composition, efficiency, operating conditions, scale
and biomass track record.
6. Table 1: Review of Existing Gasifiers for Ammonia Production from Biomass
Gasifier Fuel Syngas Composition (mol.%) LHV (MJ/m3
) Efficiency Operating Conditions Scale Hours
FICFB, Gussinga
Biomass 39% H2, 20% CO, 27% CO2,
14% CH4
14 73%gasifier,
25%e
Twin circulating fluidised bed, steam/air,
850°C
8MWinput
(4.5MWth,
2 MWe)
6,500+
SilvaGasb
Biomass 17.5% H2, 50% CO, 9.4% CO2,
15.5% CH4
18.5 40%e Twin circulating fluidised bed, steam/air,
850-1000°C
10 t/day,
200 kWe
20,000
SilvaGasb
Biomass 22% H2, 44.4% CO, 12.2% CO2,
15.6 % CH4
17.3 40%e Twin circulating fluidised bed, steam/air,
850-1000°C
182 odt/day,
50MWe
-
Foster Wheeler,
Sydkraftc
Biomass 9.5-12% H2, 16-19% CO, 14.4-
17.5% CO2, 5.8-7.5% CH4, 48-
52% N2
5.3-6.3 32%e,
83%net
Circulating fluidised bed, air, 950-1000°C 18MWinput,
6MWe, 9MWth
8,500
FW CHRISGASd
Biomass 11.79% H2, 11.86% CO, 27.92%
CO2, 8.17% CH4
5 32%e,
83%net
Circulating fluidised bed, steam/oxygen,
pressurised, 950-1000°C
18MWinput,
6MWe, 9MWth
-
Shelle
Coal 28.8% H2, 63.8% CO, 2% CO2 10.9 - Entrained flow, oxygen, pressurised,
2000°C
192 MWgross -
Texacof
Coal 37% H2, 39% CO, 21% CO2 9.1 - Entrained flow, oxygen, pressurised, 1250-
1550°C
900kWe -
E-Gasg
Coal - - - Two-stage entrained flow, oxygen,
pressurised, 1400°C
262 MWe Demonstrated
British Gas
Lurgih
Coal 29% H2, 54.6 % CO, 2.4% CO2,
7.1% CH4
12.0 - Fixed bed, steam/oxygen, pressurised, 570-
1100°C
- -
High Temp
Winkleri
Coal - - - Fluidised bed, pressurised, 800-1000°C - Co-fire
demonstrated
a
(Felder 2004; Hofbauer 2006; Jungbluth, Dinkel et al. 2007; Hofbauer, Rauch et al. b)
b
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c
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d
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e
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f
(Richards 1995; Hornick and McDaniel 2002; Zheng and Furinsky 2005)
g
(Dowd 2000)
h
(Cooke and Taylor 1993; Shelton and Lyons 2000; Zheng and Furinsky 2005)
i
(Renzenbrink, Wischnewski et al.; Adlhoch, Sato et al. 2000)
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FERCO Enterprises and the Fast Internal Circulating Fluidised Bed gasifier (FICFB),
developed at the University of Vienna.
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zone and a combustion zone. Biomass is gasified to produce a syngas and the non-
volatile components (char) are transferred with the bed material into the combustion
zone, where they are burnt completely. Heat from the combustion zone is transferred
to the gasification zone to maintain the gasification process. The 100 kWth pilot plant
was developed over 5 years in Vienna and extensive testing (1,600 hours) was
performed to determine the effect of temperature, steam/biomass ratio and bed
catalyst (Hofbauer, Rauch et al. a). Steam is used as the gasifying agent in the
gasification zone and gasification takes place at 850°C. Utilising steam results in a
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demonstration site at Burlington, Vermont and was designed for 182 dry tonnes (200
tons) per day of biomass feed. The moisture content of the wood feed ranged between
10-50% and operating at the larger scale site, the equivalent heating value was
reported lower at 11-14 MJ/Nm3
.
Circulating Fluidised Bed Gasification
Fluidised bed gasifiers have been used extensively within the coal industry, providing
uniform reactor temperatures and increased thermal efficiency compared to fixed bed
gasifiers. The other advantages include high carbon conversion, good scale-up
potential, efficient tar conversion and the production of a medium LHV syngas
(Belgiorno, De Feo et al. 2003).
Sydkraft AB produced the worlds first complete biomass fed IGCC power plant using
a pressurised CFB Foster Wheeler gasifier (Stahl and Neergaard 1998). The air-blown
8. gasifier operated at 950-1000°C and at approximately 20 bar. Biomass fuel was
inputted at 18 MW (equivalent of 4 t/hr) with a moisture content of 5-20%, which was
pre-dried using the flue gas from the gas turbine. As a result, the plant produces 6
MWe and 9 MWth with a net electrical efficiency of 32% and total net efficiency of
83%. Due to utilising air as a gasifying agent, the heating value of the syngas was 5.3-
6.3 MJ/Nm3
. The process could be optimised by increasing the O2 content through
enriched air gasification (Campoy, Gómez-Barea et al. 2009). Tests performed using a
bubbling fluidised bed gasifier have shown that increasing the O2 content from 21% to
40% (v/v) increased gasifier efficiency from 58% to 68% and the H2 content from
8.7% to 27.5%.vol dry basis. The costs were relatively low compared to utilising
O2/steam gasification.
The CHRISGAS Project is an expansion on the original Varnamo gasification
demonstration plant, aiming to produce H2-rich syngas from biomass (Stahl,
Waldheim et al. 2004). The gasifier operates at elevated pressures using steam and O2
as gasifying agents (Albertazzi, Basile et al. 2005). An oxygen blown gasifier would
integrate well with the requirement for an Air Separation Unit (ASU) to supply N2 to
the ammonia synthesis plant. Still more attractive would be to supply the gasifier with
enriched O2 air rather than pure O2; the former being much easier and cheaper to
supply from the Air Separation Unit (ASU). By an appropriate choice of O2
concentration, the synthesis gas could be delivered with the correct N:H molar ratio.
Pressurised gasification is also attractive, as it integrates well with the gas
conditioning process which for natural gas is commonly operated at 30 bar prior to
ammonia synthesis at 60-180 bar.
The high-temperature Winkler (HTW) process is a fluidised bed coal gasification
process and operates under pressure at 800-1000°C (Renzenbrink, Wischnewski et
al.). HTW gasification could be suited for biomass feeds (Adlhoch, Sato et al. 2000).
Co-gasification of pre-treated municipal solid waste (1000 tons) was demonstrated on
a commercial scale at Berrenath, Germany.
Entrained Gasification
Entrained gasifiers have been used extensively for coal gasification and successful
systems include the Texaco, Shell and E-Gas gasifiers. There has been limited
research into the successful application of biomass fed entrained gasifiers at
demonstration scale. The performance of four coal fed IGCC plants utilising Shell,
Texaco, British Gas Lurgi and Kellogg Rust Westinghouse gasifiers have been
assessed using Aspen Plus (Zheng and Furinsky 2005). The operating conditions of
the gasifiers are provided in Table 1.
The Shell gasifier receives dry coal feed and is oxygen blown, however does not have
a proven biomass track record (Doctor, Molburg et al. 2001b; Zheng and Furinsky
2005).
The Texaco gasification process has been installed at the Tampa Electric Polk Power
9. Station for IGCC (Hornick and McDaniel 2002). Texaco state that the syngas could
be used for high-purity H2 and ammonia production. Biomass co-firing has been
reported; however, the biomass would have to be prepared in a similar way to coal
through milling to a fine powder to allow injection into the reactor. During the test
period the biomass yielded 860 kW (7700 kWh total), based on heating values and
flow rates of biomass and base fuel.
The E-Gas is a coal fed, continuous slagging, two-stage entrained flow gasifier. A 262
MWe Wabash River Coal Gasification Project has been successfully demonstrated
(Dowd 2000). The gasifier has not been tested with biomass.
Fixed Bed Gasification
Updraft and downdraft fixed bed biomass gasifiers were not assessed in depth, as they
offer little control and scale-up attributes (Belgiorno, De Feo et al. 2003).
Furthermore, the conversion of tar is reported to be low in updraft gasifiers.
Nonetheless, the British Gas Lurgi (BGL) gasifier was reviewed. It is an
oxygen/steam blown, fixed bed gasifier (Cooke and Taylor 1993; Shelton and Lyons
2000).
Choice of gasification technology for further analysis
The FICFB gasifier was selected as a candidate gasifier for preliminary analysis, as it
has received successful testing with steam gasification to produce a high H2 content
syngas prior to CO2 removal. Additionally, the pilot plant is still in operation.
Extensive information on the FICFB gasifier is available online and Ecoinvent life
cycle inventory data has been published using mass and energy data based on the
Gussing plant (Reinhard 2000; Jungbluth, Dinkel et al. 2007). Alternative process
routes incorporating other gasifiers, gas conditioning options and ASU arrangements
will be selected in due course and evaluated through careful LCA and TEA.
3.3.3 Syngas Conditioning
Three options were identified as potential methods to separate hydrogen from the
syngas: CO2 removal, Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) and Ceramic Membranes.
Prior to the hydrogen separation step, the primary reformer converts methane and
higher hydrocarbons in the syngas to H2 and CO and the shift reactor converts CO to
H2 through the exothermic water gas shift reaction (Koroneos, Dompros et al. 2008).
In natural gas plants, these processes are commonly operated at around 30 bar.
CO2 removal
In conventional ammonia plants, syngas is passed through a reformer and shift reactor
to produce a H2 rich synthesis gas (Hamelinck and Faaij 2002). CO2 is removed in
either a chemical or physical absorption process, and traces of CO2 and CO are then
converted to CH4 through methanation and removed. In the chemical absorption
process, aqueous amine solutions are typically used, but are not regarded as the best
available technique, as the regeneration requires a large amount of energy. New
10. ammonia plants utilise the Activated Methyl DIEthanolamine (aMDEA) standard 2-
stage process (EFMA 2000a). Hydrogen content can have a purity of up to 98 %, with
the remainder comprising typically of N2.
CO2 removal through chemical absorption with biomass gasification has been the
subject of previous studies (Corti and Lombardi 2004; Carpentieri, Corti et al. 2005).
The extent that CO2 emissions were reduced in a biomass combined gasification cycle
was determined using performance analysis and LCA. Nonetheless, the focus of these
studies was not to maximise hydrogen yield. Since the ammonia synthesis from
biomass will be similar to conventional synthesis from natural gas, critical issues to
ensure successful conversion include the clean-up steps for tar, sulphur and ash prior
to reforming.
Pressure Swing Adsorption
To improve H2 purity, pressure swing adsorption (PSA) should be considered as an
alternative to CO2 removal. PSA is based on the different adsorption characteristics of
different molecules. The process passes the H2 rich synthesis gas over several beds,
which in turn extract impurities, CO2 and H2O. The resultant syngas is extremely pure
and H2 yield can be as high as 99.999% (Hamelinck and Faaij 2002). If all the gas is
not converted it can be recycled after passing through the beds. However, recycled gas
requires recompression and cooling, which will increase capital and operational costs.
Ceramic Membrane
Ceramic membranes are an attractive option for H2 separation, as they combine shift
and separation in one reactor – simplifying the design requirements. The technology
relies on the mobility of compounds through a surface, based on a difference between
the partial gas densities. Furthermore, the physical and chemical interaction of the
gases with the membrane will affect the rate at which they are transported through.
The use of membranes for H2 separation is currently an advanced option (Page 7 from
(Hamelinck and Faaij 2002)). Hamelinck and Faaij go on to discuss the removal of the
shift reactor due to the membrane surface catalysing the water gas shift reaction –
although data released on this was stated as being largely confidential.
Ceramic membranes are capable of operating over a wide temperature and pressure
range, and are easier to manufacture compared to PSA technologies. In addition, with
a reduction in the requirement for heat exchangers, efficiency losses are reduced and
capital costs are lower ((Williams 1998) from (Hamelinck and Faaij 2002)). In a LCA
study to determine the feasibility of producing ammonium nitrate fertiliser from
biomass, ceramic membranes were utilised to separate hydrogen (Ahlgren, Baky et al.
2008).
To produce a hydrogen rich feed for ammonia synthesis, CO2 removal was chosen for
this preliminary analysis. CO2 removal was regarded as being established and proven,
and could operate at the required scale to produce an adequate feed of H2. PSA would
result in increased costs for the system, and ceramic membranes were considered to
11. be in the developing stages, therefore would not be a true representation of the current
best available technologies. They may be evaluated later in the work programme.
3.3.3 Ammonia Synthesis
Once the syngas is fully conditioned and contains the required purity of H2 (together
with up to the correct amount of N2 in some process configurations), it is necessary to
add the necessary remaining N2 to achieve the correct molar ratio (supplied from the
ASU) and then proceed to the ammonia synthesis step. This is the well-known Haber-
Bosch process, commonly operated at between 60 and 180 bar and thus requiring the
synthesis gas to be compressed.
4. Mass and Energy Balances
A preliminary mass and energy balance was completed. At a conventional ammonia
production plant, 35.1 GJ of natural gas feedstock is required to produce 1500 t/d of
ammonia (Althaus, Chudacoff et al. 2007). Considering the biomass scenario, the H2
content in the syngas is higher than the H2 content in natural gas. Consequently, the
process should be more efficient in converting the syngas into H2 during conditioning.
Using the Gussing syngas composition in Table 1, and assuming a gasifier cold gas
efficiency of 73% and syngas net heating value of 14 MJ/Nm3
(Jungbluth, Dinkel et
al. 2007), a minimum of 2000 t/d dry biomass is required to produce 1500 t/d of
ammonia. This assumes that H2 conversion is maximised in the reformer and all the
CO is converted to H2 during the water gas shift reaction. In reality, this will not be
the case, and LCA and TEA is therefore required to produce a detailed mass and
energy balance to understand the environmental impacts and technicalities of the
process. This will be the focus of the work programme within Supergen Bioenergy.
5. Environmental Impacts
5.1 Greenhouse Gas Balance
Switching to a H2 rich feedstock from biomass gasification will reduce the impact of
CO2 emissions by minimising natural gas input. Therefore, the resultant GWP will be
lower from ammonia synthesis. If bioenergy is used as the fuel for the primary
reformer, GWP and ODP impacts will reduce further. The main contributors for GHG
emissions will now stem from biomass cultivation and gasification. Nitrous oxide
emissions from applying fertilisers to the soil, and the use of diesel for the operation
of agricultural machinery and tractors during cultivation will be significant (Ahlgren,
Baky et al. 2008). Furthermore, transportation of inputs required for cultivation and
gasification, and delivery of willow to the plant will increase the GWP. As ammonia
produced from biomass may operate at a smaller scale, expected plant output will be
investigated to determine its effect on GHG emissions. TEA will look at different
scales of operation to establish the most economic configurations and the GWP of the
most promising will be evaluated.
5.2 Other Environmental Impacts
The other environmental issues that will be identified through LCA are acidification,
12. eutrophication, abiotic depletion and human and fresh water toxicity. The levels of
eutrophication and acidification are expected to increase due to cultivation, in
comparison to using natural gas (Heller, Keoleian et al. 2003; Brentrup, Küsters et al.
2004b; Ahlgren, Baky et al. 2008). From initial LCA work, nitrogen and phosphorous
leaching from the sewage sludge application are thought to contribute the most to
eutrophication, and acidification potential is thought to increase from nitrous oxide
emissions from the use of diesel in the tractors. Evaluation of other cultivation
strategies will therefore also be evaluated, possibly including utilisation of the
biofertiliser for biomass growth. Increasing the intensity of biomass cultivation will
result in higher NH3 emissions to soil (Brentrup, Küsters et al. 2004b). Finally, careful
consideration must be taken for the environmental impacts occurring from the
disposal of ash from the gasifier.
6. Conclusions
Existing gasifiers and gas conditioning technologies were reviewed for ammonia
production from biomass gasification. The FICFB gasifier with CO2 removal was
selected as the preliminary strategy suitable for producing a hydrogen rich syngas.
Detailed LCA should now be completed, as the preliminary calculations suggest that
considerable savings could be made on greenhouse gas emissions, arising from the
reduced usage of fossil fuels. Furthermore, LCA would highlight the potential
environmental impacts of acidification and eutrophication from the use of fertilisers
and pesticides during biomass cultivation. The next stage of work will focus on
completing mass and energy balances and greenhouse gas balances of the selected
process scheme to develop a detailed LCA and TEA.
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