(82e) Effects of Feedstock and Particle Size On Biomass Gasification Tars | AIChE

(82e) Effects of Feedstock and Particle Size On Biomass Gasification Tars

Authors 

Gaston, K. R. - Presenter, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Magrini, K. - Presenter, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jarvis, M. W. - Presenter, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Smith, K. - Presenter, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nimlos, M. R. - Presenter, National Renewable Energy Laboratory


Particle size fractions (0.5 to 4.0 mm) of seven different feedstocks were studied in a biomass gasifier at 850°C. Light gases were measured and tars were analyzed by a molecular beam mass spectrometer; the results were correlated to the feedstock analyses.