Specifications from the Gasification Discussion List

Model Scheme on Village Gasifier Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology (CAPART), Ministry of Rural Development, India

DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS From the Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP) Gasification Discussion List


I. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND BENCHMARKS

A. Electrical Output: 300 kWe

  • 320 kWe Full Load Required on Dual Fueled Diesel
  • Factory load or connect to grid (or mini grid)?

B. Thermal Output:

  • 225 kWth
  • 85 C to Dry Kilns, Accumulator or District Heat Distribution

C. Capacity Factor, Availability, Operating Hours

  • 6000 hours at 300 kWe = 6000/8760 = 68% capacity factor

D. Economic Targets, $/kWh, $/kcal


II. MAJOR COMPONENTS

A. FUEL PREPARATION: SIZING, Densification

B. FUEL PREPARATION: DRYING

C. GASIFIER AND FEED SYSTEM

D. ASH HANDLING

E. HOT GAS COOLING

F. GAS CLEANING

G. ENGINE-GENERATOR SYSTEM

H. OTHER THERMAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (e.g. ORMAT, SPILLING)

  • CSIRO Energy Technology: CHP and Cooling using Micro Turbines in Australia 2003 CSIRO

 

I. HEAT SYSTEM

J. WASTEWATER TREATMENT

K. GAS HANDLING, COMPRESSION, STORAGE

L. EMISSIONS


III. SAMPLE SUPPLER SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS FOR 200 kWe

Suggestions welcome

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