Journal of Energy / 2018 / Article / Tab 10 / Research Article
Techno-Economic Analysis of Biomass Energy Utilization through Gasification Technology for Sustainable Energy Production and Economic Development in Nigeria Table 10 Advantages and disadvantages of different types of biomass gasifier.
Gasifier Types Advantages Disadvantages Updraft Mature for heat Feed size limits Small scale application High tar yields Can handle high moisture Scale limitations No carbon in ash Slagging potential Downdraft Small scale application Feed size limits Low particulates Scale limitations Low tar Producer gas Moisture sensitive Fluid Bed Large scale applications Medium tar yield Feed characteristics High particle loading Direct/indirect heating Can produce syngas Circulating Fluid Bed Large scale applications Medium tar yield Feed characteristics High particle loading Can produce syngas Entrained Flow Can be scaled Large amount of carrier gas Potential for low tar High particle loading Can produce syngas Potentially high S/C Potential size limit
