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Title: Method and apparatus for automated, modular, biomass power generation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1107881
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Method and apparatus for generating a low tar, renewable fuel gas from biomass and using it in other energy conversion devices, many of which were designed for use with gaseous and liquid fossil fuels. An automated, downdraft gasifier incorporates extensive air injection into the char bed to maintain the conditions that promote the destruction of residual tars. The resulting fuel gas and entrained char and ash are cooled in a special heat exchanger, and then continuously cleaned in a filter prior to usage in standalone as well as networked power systems.

Research Organization:
Afognak Native Corporation (Anchorage, AK)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-03ER83630
Assignee:
Afognak Native Corporation (Anchorage, AK)
Patent Number(s):
8,574,326
Application Number:
13/028,090
OSTI ID:
1107881
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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