Lecture

Wood Gasification: Concepts and Processes

Description

This lecture covers the principles of wood gasification, including pyrolysis, gasification, and combustion processes. It explains the different stages of gasification, the thermochemical conversion of wood, and the direct combustion of wood. The lecture also delves into the characteristics of wood, such as its heating value, humidity, and impurities. Various gasification concepts and subprocesses are discussed, along with the energy balance and efficiency of wood gasification. The potential applications of wood gasification in energy production and waste management are highlighted, along with examples of biogas generation from organic waste. The lecture emphasizes the advantages of anaerobic digestion and biogas production as sustainable energy solutions.

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