Social and economic aspects of the introduction of gasification technology in rural areas of developing countries (Tanzania)

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · ACS Symp. Ser.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6488629

Groeneveld, M J; Westerterp, K R

According to the evaluation criteria presented, the gasification of corn cobs is acceptable from the economical and agricultural point of view in the rural areas around Arusha (Tanzania). The gasification system is of relatively simple construction and local maintenance is possible. If the system is connected to the already existing corn mills in the villages, it is appropriate to the existing socio-cultural system. The economic calculations made clear that the use of gasification is attractive for both the owners of the corn mill and the government. The advantages for the government are the savings on imported oil and the extra income created for the users of the corn mill (inhabitants of the rural villages). The government loses income from taxes and from the production and transport of diesel oil. Evaluation methods presented can and should be used for gasification projects in other areas.

• Research Organization: Twente Univ. of Tech., Enschede, Netherlands
• OSTI ID: 6488629
• Report Number(s): CONF-790917-P5
• Conference Information: Journal Name: ACS Symp. Ser.; (United States) Journal Volume: 130
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AGRICULTURAL WASTES
BIOMASS
CEREALS
CHEMICAL REACTORS
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ECONOMICS
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
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GASIFICATION
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USES
WASTES