Economics of methanol and SNG production from biomass via catalytic gasification

Book · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5429303

Mudge, L K; Robertus, R J; Mitchell, D H; Sealock, Jr, L J; Weber, S L

The steam gasification of wood in the presence of catalysts was studied to determine the technical feasibility of the process to produce specific products and to evaluate the economics of the technical feasible processes. From the results of bench-scale and process development unit (PDU) studies, the production of MeOH and CH4 (SNG) from wood via catalytic gasification is technically feasible. The PDU was operated to obtain data for the design of gasifiers. The cost of MeOH from wood is competitive with the current price of MeOH from natural gas. The cost of SNG from wood is competitive with projected future prices of natural gas. Some advantage of the catalytic steam gasification of biomass over steam-O gasification are discussed.

• OSTI ID: 5429303
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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