Development of a biomass gasification pre-treatment system

Master Thesis

2013

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Randall, Warren
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Yates, Andrew
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University of Cape Town

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Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
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This project was focussed on drying and feeding timber-yard waste for a gasifier and the assessment of the feedstock drying on the gasifier performance. This required a thermodynamic model to be developed in order to assess the effect of drying as was highlighted in the literature survey. A heat exchanger model was also developed which formed the basis for the design of the drier. The project aim was to develop a reliable feed process for a lab-scale gasifier that was able to dry the proposed feedstock to below 10%. The plant was to be as far as possible, automated, with minimal maintenance requirements.
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Randall, W. 2013. Development of a biomass gasification pre-treatment system. University of Cape Town.

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