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R&D (Research and Development) on distributed power generation from solid fuels

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  • Yoshikawa, Kunio

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Technical demonstration of an innovative small-scale gasification and power generation system for solid fuels such as wastes and biomass are described which is known as the STAR-MEET (steam/air reforming type multi-staged enthalpy extraction technology) system. In this system, a fixed-bed pyrolyzer combined with a high temperature reformer using a high temperature steam/air mixture is employed. From the experimental results using various solid fuels, it has been demonstrated that the injection of high temperature steam/air mixture into the pyrolysis gas effectively decomposes tar and soot components in the pyrolysis gas into CO and H2, and almost dust and tar free clean reformed gas can be generated. This gasification system generates low-BTU gas from solid fuels. Power generation experiments using a small, dual fueled (20% light oil gas+80% low-BTU gas) diesel engine demonstrated high thermal efficiency around 30% and low emission (especially NOx). For the early commercialization of STAR-MEET systems, three classes of facility, which are different in capacity are under development. The current demonstration status is described.

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  • Yoshikawa, Kunio, 2006. "R&D (Research and Development) on distributed power generation from solid fuels," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 31(10), pages 1656-1665.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:31:y:2006:i:10:p:1656-1665
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2005.11.020
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    1. Yaliwal, V.S. & Banapurmath, N.R. & Gireesh, N.M. & Tewari, P.G., 2014. "Production and utilization of renewable and sustainable gaseous fuel for power generation applications: A review of literature," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 34(C), pages 608-627.
    2. Gassner, Martin & Maréchal, François, 2009. "Thermodynamic comparison of the FICFB and Viking gasification concepts," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 34(10), pages 1744-1753.
    3. Sharma, Avdhesh Kr., 2009. "Experimental study on 75kWth downdraft (biomass) gasifier system," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 34(7), pages 1726-1733.
    4. Huiyuan Shi & Wen Si & Xi Li, 2016. "The Concept, Design and Performance of a Novel Rotary Kiln Type Air-Staged Biomass Gasifier," Energies, MDPI, vol. 9(2), pages 1-18, January.

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