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Progress and utilization of biomass gasification for decentralized energy generation: an outlook & critical review

2023; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 12; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/21622515.2023.2242014

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Deepak Kumar Singh, Reetu Raj, Jeewan Vachan Tirkey, Priyaranjan Jena, Prakash Parthasarathy, Gordon McKay, Tareq Al‐Ansari,

Catalysts for Methane Reforming

ABSTRACTIn light of resource depletion, energy scarcity, and toxic waste management, gasification is regarded as a viable waste-to-energy conversion method. Moreover, the Gasifier-Engine-Genest combo provides a suitable alternative for distributed electric power, waste conversion, and alleviating electricity scarcity. Despite an abundance of research report, it is not usually acknowledged as a viable alternative to traditional energy sources. Thus, to promote Gasification, efficient technology is required to maximize the yield of syngas with clean and improved calorific value. Furthermore, there is a void in the prior study that summarises the various types of biomasses and their pre-treatment, as well as the progression of conventional gasification to advanced gasification for the improvement of syngas quality and respective critical applications. Moreover, this is necessary in order to organise the conditions and biomass for gasification, which are many and frequently scattered in the literature. Hence, this study summarises the detailed review of recent novel concepts development over conventional techniques of biomass gasification. Recent reports on feed material properties of diverse biomass, as well as pre-treatment employing biomass torrefaction for gasification, are presented in this paper in order to evaluate their potential. In addition, a literature review of the various categories of gasification, the gasification processes, and the impact of technology on the quality of syngas, power generation and distribution were reported. In conclusion, it is proposed that enhanced gasification technology be employed to implement sustainable development in order to reduce the existing reliance on non-renewable energy sources.KEYWORDS: Biomass gasifierHydrogenFixed and fluidized bed reactorsDecentralized powerDual fuel engine AcknowledgmentsThe author would like to thank the IC Engine lab for providing all types of possible support. This research did not receive any specific grant from any funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Data availability statementAll data generated or analysed during this study are included in this article.Additional informationNotes on contributorsDeepak Kumar SinghDr. Deepak Kumar Singh holds a doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has published more than 15 international research papers in the field of Dual fuel IC engine, Biodiesel, Modelling and simulation of IC engine, Engine performance and emission optimization, Hydrogen, LCA, Co-gasification, Biomass gasifier, Plasma gasifier, Process modelling of gasifier and Alternative fuel in reputed international journals. He has presented multiple papers at International conferences on the topic of Dual fuel IC engine integrated with dual fuel IC engine. His research work includes experimental analysis, process modelling, techno-economic analysis, and multi-objective optimization of clean energy technologies like thermochemical conversion process i.e. gasification producing syngas, biodiesel, etc. He also serves as a reviewer of many international reputed journals.Reetu RajMr. Reetu Raj is pursuing a doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has published 10 international research papers in the field of Dual fuel IC engine, Biodiesel, Modelling and simulation of IC engine, Engine performance and emission optimization, Co-gasification, Biomass gasifier, and Alternative fuel in reputed international journals. He has presented multiple papers at international conferences on the topic of Dual fuel IC engine integrated with dual fuel IC engine. His research work includes experimental analysis, process modelling, techno-economic analysis, and multi-objective optimization of clean energy technologies like thermochemical conversion process i.e. gasification producing syngas, biodiesel, etc. He also serves as a reviewer of many international reputed journals.Jeewan Vachan TirkeyDr. Jeewan Vachan Tirkey is presently working as Associate Professor, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Govt. Engineering College (GGU) Bilaspur in 1998. He did his Ph.D. at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi in 2008 in the research area of Internal-combustion Engine. His research interests include Renewable Energy: Life cycle assessment (LCA); Waste to Energy through Gasification; Internal combustion engine (SI and CI): Experiment and Simulation; Alternate fuel for an Engine, Miller Cycle based-Over expanded Engine. He bears a very good academic record and he has published more than 60 article in peer reviewed International & National journal and conference papers. He has developed an IC Engine Lab and has developed courses related to Alternate fuel for transportation and energy management. He has conducted several national and international conferences and short-term courses for teachers and students at National Level. Dr. Tirkey is also Technical Chairman of Vehicle condemnation Cell, (BHU). He is a member of the Institution of Engineers, INDIA. He was the Member of Energy Management Sectional Committee, MED-39, Bureau of Indian Standard (New Delhi).Priyaranjan JenaMr. Priyaranjan Jena is pursuing a doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has published 4 international research papers in the field of Dual fuel IC engine, Biodiesel, Engine performance and emission optimization, reputed international journals. He has presented papers at international conferences on the topic of Dual fuel IC His research work includes process modelling, pyrolysis, multi-objective optimization of clean energy technologies like thermochemical conversion process i.e. gasification producing syngas, biodiesel, etc.Prakash ParthasarathyPrakash Parthasarathy holds a doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering. Currently, he works as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation (QF), in Qatar. His research interests include waste valorisation, waste-to-energy conversion, pyrolysis, gasification, thermal degradation kinetics, biomass characterisation, solar pyrolysis, solar drying, and the upgradation of low-grade coal. He serves as a member of the Research Board at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. He also serves as a reviewer in as many as 30 journals. To date, he has published a few books, book chapters, and 49 journal articles. Prior to entering the field of research, he worked as a faculty member and an Engineer in a Pharmaceutical company, a Cement industry, and as a Consultant in an Energy Auditing firm.Gordon MckayProf. Gordon Mckay has 36 years' academic experience and 10 years in the process engineering industry. He was Reader at Queens University; EC/EU Project Manager and Professor at Jordan University; Senior Process Specialist, Project Management, Ireland (AMEC-Foster Wheeler Ireland) – Head of Environmental Impact Assessment and Head of Process Safety and Risk Analysis, Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His current post from 2015 to present is Professor, Division of Sustainable Development, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundati