INTEGRATED BIOMASS GASIFICATION AND GAS CLEANING FACILITY; ECN PILOT-PLANT FOR BIOMASS RESEARCH

Gasification of biomass converts biomass of various shape and origin into product gas that, after cooling and cleaning, is suitable for the production of electricity, heat, chemicals and fuels. Dust, tars, and ammonia are the main components in product gas that need removal. Based on ten years experience, ECN has extended its existing test infrastructure and commissioned a complete integrated facility for research on biomass gasification, gas cooling and cleaning, and gas applications. In the last quarter of 2003 and first months of 2004, a complete operational test programme has successfully been carried out for the different units and system configurations. Results showed that the system could be optimised for each gas application.