Biomas Gasifier (Thermal Gasifier)

Gasifier is a device that converts biomass to ‘Producer Gas’ Which is a mixture of different combustible gases like Hydrogen (H2), Carbon monoxide (CO) and Methane (CH4). A Biomass Gasifier Converts solid Biomass such as wood, Wood Waste, Briquettes of Sawdust and agro-based residues into a combustible fuel through a thermo chemical process. The Gasification process involves the burning of Biomass in the presence of reduced air( i.e. limited supply of air). The efficiency of converting from Biomass to Producer Gas is about 85% , however, the overall thermal efficiency of the system depends on factors such as burner efficiency, heat transfer efficiency etc. The combustible gas is referred to as producer gas.

Benefits of Biomass Gasifier

Saves 30 – 70 % of fuel cost compared to tradition wood fired furnaces and fossil fuel ovens
Payback on investment varies from 9 months to 24 months depending on the type/ cost and hours of use, fuel used earlier
Reduced in Co2 emission for the same heat out put
It is very easy to operate & start quickly
High Combustion efficiency & high output rate
Consistent rate of combustion
Uniform temperature throughout the furnace volume
It is sturdy in construction and reliable in operation
It can be used to dry agricultural / Industrial & food products even in rainy seasons
It is very economical compared to LPG

Typical Composition of producer gas (%)