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:6720261

Groeneveld, M J; Westerterp, K R

The development of third world rural areas depends largely on the availability of energy and for an improvement in agricultural production; an increase in energy consumption is required. It seems attractive to replace the fossil liquid fuels needed for machinery by locally produced fuels. The thermal gasification of agricultural waste which produces gas that can be used directly to drive engines is suggested. A study to identify the social and economic advantages of this process and its applicability in rural areas of Tanzania has been made.

• Research Organization: Dept of Chemical Engineering, Twente Univ of Technology, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, Netherlands
• OSTI ID: 6720261
• 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
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