Quantification of Tars and Particulates from a Pilot Scale, Downdraft Biomass Gasifier

Alternative energy production through biomass gasification produces combustible gases, such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and methane. These gases can be used for generation of direct heat, electricity, or liquid fuels through the Fischer Tropsch process. However, a major limitation of the overall p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Akudo, Christopher Osita
Other Authors: De Hoop, Cornelis
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2008
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-04092008-192154/