Investigation of gasification of biomass in the presence of catalysts

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6535626· OSTI ID:6535626

Mudge, L. K.; Sealock, Jr., L. J.; Robertus, R. J.; Mitchell, D. H.; Baker, E. G.; Walkup, P. C.

Results obtained in the study to determine the technical and economic feasibility of catalyzed biomass gasification to produce the specific products methane, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, or synthesis gas for generation of ammonia, methanol, or hydrocarbons are reported. The work in the current reporting period has centered on laboratory studies to determine the relative activity of Na/sub 2/CO/sub 3/ and trona and 3 1/2 times as much as borax or uncatalyzed wood at both 550 and 650/sup 0/C. The effect of biomass composition on gas production was determined by gasifying wood, bark, and cellulose. In all cases bark samples produced more gas than their respective woods. The use of combined catalysts to optimize methane production is being studied. Initial screening of catalysts has begun. The design, procurement, and installation of the process development unit is described. (JSR)

• Research Organization: Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-06-1830
• OSTI ID: 6535626
• Report Number(s): CONF-7809125-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ALKANES
BORATES
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CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBONATES
CATALYTIC EFFECTS
CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
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DATA FORMS
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GASES
GASIFICATION
GRAPHS
HYDROCARBONS
HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
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METHANE
MINERALS
NUMERICAL DATA
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QUANTITY RATIO
SODIUM CARBONATES
SODIUM COMPOUNDS
SODIUM MINERALS
SYNTHESIS
SYNTHESIS GAS
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
TRONA
WOOD