Development of an integrated small scale combined heat/power fixed bed gasification system fuelled by standard gasifier fuel

A short review is presented on the operational experience of small-scale biomass gasifier systems. In particular technical and economic problems of gasifier systems for electricity production are discussed. Based on these experiences, a research and development programme was prepared for the Joule programme of the European Commission. Specific attention is paid to solve the technical/economic problems associated with small-scale biomass gasifier installations. This paper describes the background & innovative aspects, the objectives, the workprogramme and the actual status of the project. Positive results will be highlighted followed by a strategy for exploitation/implementation of these results. Ultimate aim will be to develop a CHP gasification system to a scale upto approx. 1 MWe.