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Biomass Power Generation through Direct Integration of Updraft Gasifier and Stirling Engine Combustion System
Author
Source
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-05-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Biomass is the largest renewable energy source in the world.
Its importance grows gradually in the future energy market.
Since most biomass sources are low in energy density and are widespread in space, small-scale biomass conversion system is therefore more competitive than a large stand-alone conversion plant.
The current study proposes a small-scale solid biomass power system to explore the viability of direct coupling of an updraft fixed bed gasifier with a Stirling engine.
The modified updraft fixed bed gasifier employs an embedded combustor inside the gasifier to fully combust the synthetic gas generated by the gasifier.
The flue gas produced by the synthetic gas combustion inside the combustion tube is piped directly to the heater head of the Stirling engine.
The engine will then extract and convert the heat contained in the flue gas into electricity automatically.
Output depends on heat input.
And, the heat input is proportional to the flow rate and temperature of the flue gas.
The preliminary study of the proposed direct coupling of an updraft gasifier with a 25 kW Stirling engine demonstrates that full power output could be produced by the current system.
It could be found from the current investigation that no auxiliary fuel is required to operate the current system smoothly.
The proposed technology and units could be considered as a viable solid biomass power system.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Leu, Jai-Houng. 2010. Biomass Power Generation through Direct Integration of Updraft Gasifier and Stirling Engine Combustion System. Advances in Mechanical Engineering،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457887
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Leu, Jai-Houng. Biomass Power Generation through Direct Integration of Updraft Gasifier and Stirling Engine Combustion System. Advances in Mechanical Engineering No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457887
American Medical Association (AMA)
Leu, Jai-Houng. Biomass Power Generation through Direct Integration of Updraft Gasifier and Stirling Engine Combustion System. Advances in Mechanical Engineering. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457887
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457887