Journal of
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

  • Abbreviation: J. Chem. Eng. Mater. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6605
  • DOI: 10.5897/JCEMS
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 97

Full Length Research Paper

Equilibrium modeling for a dοwndraft biomass gasifier for cotton stalks biomass in comparison with experimental data

  Koroneos C.1* and Lykidou S.2    
  1Laboratory of Heat Transfer and Environment, Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, Box 483, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece 2Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Organic Chemistry Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 02 March 2011
  •  Published: 30 April 2011

Abstract

 

Equilibrium modeling has been used to predict the composition of the fuel gas produced in a downdraft gasifier for cotton stalks biomass at 800°C with the moisture content from 0 to 30%. The calorific value of the fuel gas has been determined. The predicted values are in good agreement with the experimental data. The moisture content in the cotton stalks biomass and the variability in calorific value, have been investigated. It has been found that the calorific value of the producer gas decreases with the increase in moisture content of the cotton stalks.

 

Key words: Gasification, biomass, downdraft gasifier, modeling.

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