Overview of DOE's biomass thermochemical conversion process

Technical Report · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6226715

Schiefelbein, G F; Stevens, D J; Gerber, M A

Advanced methods of using thermal energy to generate high value gaseous and liquid fuels as well as heat and electricity from biomass are being studied by DOE. The objective of the Thermochemical Conversion Program is to generate scientific and basic engineering data that will lead to cost-effective conversion processes by exploiting the characteristics of biomass. Field management for the Thermochemical Conversion Program is provided by Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL) which has been designated the Lead Laboratory for the Program since 1980. Field management responsibilities of PNL include program planning, selection of research projects, contractual procurement of research activities, and monitoring and evaluation of on-going research projects. Current activities are summarized in this report. Research currently sponsored by the Thermochemical Conversion Program can be divided into three primary technology areas; gasification, liquid fuels production, and innovative combustion processes. Gasification research is directed primarily toward the production of medium-energy gases which could be used as fuel gases or as synthesis gases. The primary emphasis of current combustion research is determining the feasibility of directly using biomass feedstocks to power gas turbine and Stirling engine systems. Liquid fuels research is directed toward the production of alcohol fuels and the utilization of pyrolysis and direct liquefaction techniques to generate a variety of olefinic and aromatic hydrocarbon fuels. 2 references, 18 figures, 2 tables.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6226715
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-11885; ON: DE85005525
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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