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Biomass/Coal Prep for Gasification Systems
Project No.: FY10.ESD.1610238.611


Biomass/Coal Prep for Gasification Systems

Project ID:

FY10.ESD.1610238.611

Objective:

Co-firing biomass with coal for gasification and combustion is a means to reduce the carbon footprint of existing and future coal-fired applications.  However, the fibrous nature of plant-based biomass, as well as its high moisture content, makes it challenging to utilize on large scales.  This project will build capabilities for biomass analysis; complete chemical, physical, and mechanical characterization of biomass and treated biomass; and evaluate treated biomass for suitability for feed into a high-pressure gasification unit.

NETL Contact:

Dirk Van Essendelft: (304) 285-5231

Organization: National Energy Technology Laboratory – Energy System Dynamics
Project Timeline: Start: 10/01/2009
End:  09/30/2010

The fact sheet for this project is under development.