Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass into Gaseous Fuel for Electricity Generation

Bio energy is accepted most trusted source of renewable energy that could be relied upon for providing the energy in the upcoming future. There are majorly three different methods of producing these bio fuels-biological conversion, physical conversion, chemical conversion. Our research constitutes mainly converting the biomass into bio fuel by using thermochemical reaction. Lot of primary and secondary products can be derived such as gases, liquids, solid fuels and electricity as well as considerable number of chemical by products. Here we take the biomass and mix it thoroughly in the presence of an acid and a base. As we know this is an highly exothermic reaction and generates large amount of heat. This heat decomposes the Bio mass and the hot vapours obtained by the decomposition of this organic matter as well as vapours from the neutralisation reaction combinedly are obtained and are used to turn the turbine blade and to generate the electricity. This method increases the efficiency as compared to a pyrolysis reaction and we can also use a thermocouple to enhance the heat and convert it into electricity so we have a two way advantage.