INVESTIGATION OF THE VIABILITY AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF SOLID FUEL GASIFIERS CLOSE COUPLED TO INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES FOR 200KMe POWER GENERATION

摘要

The viability and cost effectiveness of a 200 KWe engine generator unit fueled by a direct coupled, solid fuel gasifier was studied. Recent literature describing gasifier technology was obtained and personal visits were made to test facility sites and engine manufacturing plants to discuss the subject with researchers and engineers. Two prototype units were inspected, one of which was seen in partial operation. This report presents a brief discussion of fuel and gasifier technology, gas treatment (clean up) for engine use, engine use technology, other uses for gasifier, the viability of close coupled units, and an estimate of cost effectiveness.