Modelling and Simulation of Biomass Conversion Processes

By utilizing biomass gasification, the energy content of the biomass can be utilized to produce gas to be used for cogeneration of heat and power as well as other energy carriers such as fuels for vehicles. The concept is suitable for application to existing CHP plants as well as for utilizing spent liqour in small scale pulp and paper mills. The introduction would enable flexible energy utilization, use of problematic fuels as well as protects the environment by e.g. avoiding the release of toxic substances. In this paper, the possibilities to develop this concept is discussed. In this paper we compare different gasification processes with respect to what gas quality we get, and how the gasification can be modelled using different modelling approaches, and how these can be combined. Results from simulations are compared to experimental results from pilot plant operations in different scales and with different processes like CFB and BFB Technologies, athmospheric and pressurized, and using steam, air and oxygen as oxidizing media.

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