Gasification

(gasification)
(partial oxidation)
800 1800 C ( CO, H2, CH4
)
(gasifier) 4
1. Drying Zone ()
100 200 C
Biomass + Heat

Dry Biomass + H2O

2. Pyrolysis / Distillation Zone ( /)

() ()
(CO, CO2, H2O, CH4, C2H6) 200 500 C
Dry Biomass + Heat

Charcoal + CO + CO2 + H2O + CH4 + C2H6 + Pyroligeous

Acid + Tars

3. Combustion zone ()

()
C

+ O2

CO2

+ 1/2O2

CO

2H2

2H2O

O2

1,100 1,500 C
4. Reduction zone ( )

500 900 C
(Boudouard reaction) - endothermic
C

CO2

2CO

Water Gas Reaction endothermic ( H2 )

C

H2O

CO

H2

Water Gas Shift Reaction - exothermic

CO

H2O

CO + H2

(CO)
(CO2) (H2)



Methanation Reaction - exothermic
C

+ 2H2

CH4

Steam Reforming Reaction - endothermic

CH4 + H2O

1 (moisture content)
2 (fuel size)
3 (size distribution)
4 (bulk density)
5 (volatile matter)
6 (Ash)
7 (bed thickness)

CO + 3H2