The Gasification of Ponderosa Pine Charcoal

The gasification of wood chars with CO2 and steam is an important process step in the conversion of biomass to fuel and synthesis gases. Wood fuels can be gasified in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and densities. Commonly, chips and pellets are suitable for fixed and fluidized beds while sawdust is preferred for entrained units. In terms of fuel preparation, handling and feeding, whole tree chips and pelletized sawdust are most desirable: therefore fixed and fluid-beds are widely used with wood fuels.