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Gasification Systems Technologies
Gasification Basics

Gasification is the process of converting raw fuel (coal or biomass) into synthesis gas. To learn more about gasification and why synthesis gas is valuable, see below:

  1. What is gasification?
  2. What are gasification's main advantages?
  3. How long has gasification been available?
  4. How does gasification work?
  5. OK, so what really goes on inside the gasifier?
  6. What are the primary products from gasification?
  7. How does a gasification system generate electricity?
  8. Where does gasification go from here?

Glossary


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