Modeling Syngas Composition in an Integrated System of Biomass Gasification, Electrolysis and Methanation

Energy Procedia 2015
Elīna Dāce, Dagnija Blumberga, Ivars Veidenbergs

Composition of biogenous syngas can be improved by integration of electrolysis powered by irregular energy sources, and methanation. A mathematical model has been developed that helps analyzing the mixing and methanation processes of syngas with excess hydrogen. The paper presents the algorithm of the developed model. Results show that the reactions are highly dependent on the catalyst weight introduced in the methanation reactor, and the stoichiometric ratio of hydrogen and carbon monoxide.

Keywords
Gasification; Hydrogen; Methanation; Reaction rate; Sabatier reaction; Syngas
DOI
10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.133
Hyperlink
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610215009017

Dāce, E., Blumberga, D., Veidenbergs, I. Modeling Syngas Composition in an Integrated System of Biomass Gasification, Electrolysis and Methanation. Energy Procedia, 2015, Vol.75, pp.801-806. ISSN 1876-6102. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.133

Publication language
English (en)