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Gasification of biomass for the production of methanol and ammonia

Conference · · AIChE Natl. Meet.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5872434

Pacific Northwest Laboratory is developing a process for conversion of biomass to specific gas products. Biomass is reacted with steam or steam/air at high temperatures in the presence of catalysts. Specific gases that have been produced include methanol synthesis gas and ammonia synthesis gas. Gasification tests have been conducted in a laboratory-scale gasifier and in a 1-ton/day fluidized-bed process development unit. Maintaining catalyst activity in the fluidized-bed gasifier is the major remaining technical hurdle.

Research Organization:
Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, WA
OSTI ID:
5872434
Report Number(s):
CONF-840828-
Journal Information:
AIChE Natl. Meet.; (United States), Journal Name: AIChE Natl. Meet.; (United States) Vol. 18D; ISSN ACENC
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English