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Genset Optimization for Biomass Syngas Operation

In: Renewable Energy - Utilisation and System Integration

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  • Horizon Gitano
  • Koay Loke Kean

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Although biomass is underrepresented in current methods for power generation, it has great potential to help meet the growing need for clean energy. This chapter details the modification of a gasoline-powered two-stroke genset for operation on syngas from a woodchip-powered gasifier. Generator and engine modifications along with a flexible air/fuel control system are described. Results from genset operation indicate a sustainable power output of 360 W with a biomass consumption rate of approximately 6 kg/hour. Optimum power production was achieved at an air/fuel ratio close to 1. After several hours of operation the engine was disassembled and inspected, revealing significant deposits on the piston and crank case parts, indicating that the engine would require weekly maintenance under such operating conditions.

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  • Horizon Gitano & Koay Loke Kean, 2016. "Genset Optimization for Biomass Syngas Operation," Chapters, in: Wenping Cao & Yihua Hu (ed.), Renewable Energy - Utilisation and System Integration, IntechOpen.
    • Handle: RePEc:ito:pchaps:97225
    DOI: 10.5772/62727
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    Keywords

    Biomass; Renewable; Gasifier; Syngas; Genset;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q20 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - General
    • Q40 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - General

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