Gasification Overview

Gasification involves the conversion of carbon sources without combustion to syngas, which can be used as a fuel itself or further processed to synthetic fuels. The technology provides a potentially more efficient means of energy generation than direct combustion. This book provides an overview of gasification science and engineering and the production of synthetic fuels by gasification from a variety of feedstocks.

Part One: Introduction to Gasification

Part one introduces gasification, reviewing the scientific basis of the process and gasification engineering.

Part Two: Gasification and Synthetic Fuel Production

Part two then addresses gasification and synthetic fuel production processes.

Part Three: Applications of Gasification

Finally, chapters in part three outline the different applications of gasification, with chapters on the conversion of different types of feedstock.

- Examines the design of gasifiers, the preparation of feedstocks, and the economic, environmental and policy issues related to gasification

- Reviews gasification processes for liquid fuel production

- Outlines the different applications of gasification technology