BIOMASS GASIFICATION PLANTS

Biomass gasification consists of a set of thermochemical reactions, occurring in an oxygen-poor environment, resulting in the transformation of a solid into a mixture of gases called syngas, which can be used in a boiler, turbine or engine.

KERN S&D has Bubbling Fluid Bed Gasification technology and extensive experience in the design and construction of plants for the production of thermal and electrical energy from forest biomass.

TECHNOLOGY

The Bubbling Fluidised Bed is a technology based on the suspension of solid particles in an upward flow of gas. In this type of gasifier, biomass is fed into a reactor where it is in contact with a flow of hot gas, usually a mixture of air and water vapour. The biomass is heated and decomposed into combustible gases such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane.

Bubbling fluidised bed gasification has a number of advantages, among them:

Highconversion efficiency: High syngas yields can be achieved from biomass.
Fuel flexibility: A wide range of biomass can be used, including agricultural residues, wood and forestry residues.
Temperature control: The fluidised bed allows precise temperature control, which optimises the gasification process.
Ash handling: Ash is easily removed from the reactor, which facilitates the operation of the gasifier.

BIOMASS GASIFICATION PLANTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCTION RANGE

tailored to customer needs

PRODUCTION MODULATION

from 30% to 100%

ON-SITE PRODUCTION

SAFE OPERATION

FIXED PLANTS

COST SAVINGS
(Low operating and maintenance costs)

AUTOMATIC CONTROL

HIGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY

APPLICATIONS

Bubbling Fluidised Bed gasification of biomass has a wide range of applications including:

Electricity production: Syngas can be used to power gas turbines or internal combustion engines to generate electricity.
Heat production: Syngas can be used to generate heat for industrial processes or residential heating.
Production of liquid fuels: Syngas can be converted into liquid fuels, such as methanol or diesel.
Chemical production: Syngas can be used as a feedstock for the production of a wide range of chemicals, such as ammonia, methanol and acetic acid.

Briquettes

Woodchips

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OUR SERVICES

1.- Engineering and projects:

Turn-key projects or EPCs
Basic and detail engineering
Ancillary services

2.- Project management:

Technical and economic feasibility studies
Construction and assembly management and supervision
Purchasing management
Management of permits and licenses
Legalization of the installation
Commissioning

3.- Assembly, operation and maintenance of plants
KERN SD, through its technical team, operates, manages and maintains third party installations