9. What is Biomass Gasification?
Basic Process Chemistry
− Conversion of solid fuels into combustible gas
mixture called producer gas
(CO + H2 + CH4)
− Involves partial combustion of biomass
− Four distinct process in the gasifier viz.
• Drying
• Pyrolysis
• Combustion
• Reduction
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11. Importance of Bio-mass
Provides Energy that is
Green,
Clean,
Sustainable &
Convenient
at costs that enable all to use it
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12. Producer Gas - Composition
Particulars Rice Husk Woody Biomass
CO 15-20% 15-20%
H2 10-15% 15-20%
CH4 Upto 4% Upto 3%
N2 45-55% 45-50%
CO2 8-12% 8-12%
Gas C.V. (kcal/Nm3) Above 1050 Above 1100
Gas generated in 2 2.5
Nm3/kg of biomass
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13. Applications
Power Generation Thermal Applications
o Irrigation Pumping o Hot Air Generators
o Village Electrification o Dryers
o Captive Power (Industries) o Boilers
o Grid-fed Power from energy o Thermic Fluid Heaters
Plantations on Wastelands
o Ovens
o Simultaneous Charcoal and
o Furnaces & Kilns
Power Production
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15. CNG LPG
− Cost Effective
− High cost
− Renewable
− Nonrenewable
− Free of danger
− Dangerous to use
− Uses natural wastes
− Uses organic products
− Eco-friendly
− Not eco friendly
− Waste management
− Waste accumulation
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16. Advantages of Bio-Mass
Carbon emission is normal as compared
to the Earth’s Carbon cycle
Environment friendly
Clean, Efficient and Economical
Uses raw materials like manure,
food wastes etc
Do not create waste
Good source of energy
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17. Disadvantages of Bio-Mass
The only negative aspect is the waste
plant is too smelly. So in a tight and congested
place it is not too good.
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