O-401 A small scale gasification and power generation system using the fixed-bed gasifier for waste from processing thinned wood

Abstract

Shiso City and NEDO developed a very small gasification and power generation system for waste from processing thinned wood. This system consists of a fixed-bed gasifier of up-draft type and LPG car engines connected with generators. Many troubles occurred at early stage operation, but they were overcome by improvements of the system. We report the troubles and their countermeasures, and the efficiencies of conversion from wood to product gas and power generation, which are obtained during stable operation of the system.