Producer gas power plants can cut the oil bills of the developing countries

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Energy Dig. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6708771

As a power-generation fuel substitute in developing countries, producer gas from coal, biomass, or waste could reduce oil-import bills while assuring a steady fuel supply. An international working group formed at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is assisting developing countries in setting up simple producer-gas plants consisting of a downdraft gasifier, cyclone, filter, and cooler. Sweden gained expertise in this technology during World War II and now manufactures much of the equipment needed for producer-gas facilities. Depending on oil price, a dual-fuel power plant (15% diesel oil, 85% producer gas) could compete economically with a diesel-only plant, assuming extra labor requirements of 20 min/hr of operation for the gas-fired facility.

• OSTI ID: 6708771
• Journal Information: Energy Dig. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Energy Dig. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Vol. 11; ISSN EGYDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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