Biomass-fueled, high-temperature, air-blown gasification systems

Several aspects of using an advanced, high-temperature air-blown gasification system for converting biomass wastes into fuel gas are examined, The gasification system, known as MEET (multi-staged enthalpy extraction technology), has many features that are advantageous for biomass power generation. The low-cost gasifier is extremely compact and flexible, capable of operating efficiently on a wide range of low caloric-value biomass fuels. It also has the ability to use fuels that are high in alkali-metal concentrations. The performance of the MEET gasification system is assessed for several common biomass fuels, including sawmill wood wastes, grass, and partially composted cow manure.