ECOGAS

The use of biomass as renewable primary energy resource could be enhanced considerably in Switzerland and Europe and contribute to the stabilization of anthropogenic CO₂ Emissions. Thermal gasification processes are the key to efficient conversion of biomass to transportation fuels or for power production. One of the central problems in thermal biomass gasification is the elimination of contaminants and side products (tars, particles, hetero-atoms), which interfere with down-stream processes. PSI’s Ecogas project explores options for converting biomass-derived gas to either grid compatible synthetic natural gas (bio-SNG), or to heat and power via high temperature fuel cells.

Link: Olten paper 7.5MB

Large scale Demonstration project for the thermochemical conversion of wood to methane: link flyer 150KB