Research Article

Computer Simulation of the Mass and Energy Balance during Gasification of Sugarcane Bagasse

Table 5

A comparison of the simulated results from this study with experimental data from the literature.

ParameterRangeConversion efficiency (%)

This studyMoisture content1.14%66
15%58
25%50
Particle diameter6 cm65
20 cm58
30 cm51
Temperature of input air27°C57
627°C59
1227°C61
Throat diameter10 cm65
30 cm62
50 cm58
Throat angle25°65
40°62
90°57

Mamphweli, 2010 [19]Moisture content15%73

Basu et al., 2009 [25]Particle diameter250–1500 μm72–85

Basu et al., 2009 [25]Temperature of input air400–680°C60–70

Gunarathne et al., 2013 [26]Throat diameter125 mm71.66
150 mm72.79
175 mm72.66