Biomass: Wood Gasification Concepts

This lecture covers the different uses of wood, including direct combustion for heat and other applications like construction and furniture. It explains the energy uses of wood in power plants, the process of pyrolysis, gasification, and combustion, and the characteristics of wood impurities. The lecture also delves into the energy balance of pyrolysis and gasification, the heating value of wood, the effects of humidity on wood, and the products generated by pyrolysis. Additionally, it discusses the gasification concepts, subprocesses, and different gasifier types, such as updraft, downdraft, and entrained flow gasifiers, highlighting their differences and applications.