Converting Biomass into Energy

 

There are various methods for converting biomass into Green Energy, but the efficiencies and products of each method provide different outputs. We have chosen to concentrate our efforts on the most recent advanced gasification technology initiatives.

 

Biomass gasification transforms organic materials into a synthesis gas (syngas) that can be used like natural gas. Syngas may be burned directly in internal combustion engines, used to produce methanol and hydrogen, or converted into synthetic fuel.

 

Small Modular Gasification

 

During the last couple years, a new initiative in gasification has emerged. The concept is to bring the gasification process to the feedstock rather than transporting the feedstock to the gasification plant. It turns out that this theory in practice may give better economic returns both in logistics and scale. Small gasification systems are built to produce syngas, which in turn operate electric producing generators. The power is used both locally and sold to the electric companies. The modular systems operate nearly automatically with no special skills requirement. Routine maintenance is minimal and processing can occur around the clock.

 

BioMass Power Plant for Horse Farms

 

One implementation we are working on is tackling the horse farms’ dilemma; stockpiling horse waste locally or in landfills was the simplest way to dispose of massive amounts of biowaste.  But that solution is not only environmentally irresponsible, it also overlooks a great opportunity to provide power from equine biomass: the biodegradable waste (horse manure, urine, wood fiber bedding, and straw) that must be disposed of regularly from horse stables. Through the process of gasification, biomass can be converted into a hydrogen-based syngas and used as fuel for power generation.