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Catalytic steam gasification of bagasse for the production of methanol

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OSTI ID:5163529

Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL) tested the catalytic gasification of bagasse for the production of methanol synthesis gas. The process uses steam, indirect heat, and a catalyst to produce synthesis gas in one step in fluidized bed gasifier. Both laboratory and process development scale (nominal 1 ton/day) gasifiers were used to test two different catalyst systems: (1) supported nickel catalysts and (2) alkali carbonates doped on the bagasse. This paper presents the results of laboratory and process development unit gasification tests and includes an economic evaluation of the process. 20 references, 6 figures, 9 tables.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5163529
Report Number(s):
PNL-SA-11878; CONF-831268-1; ON: DE84006580
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English