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Non-Catalytic Co-Gasification Of Sub-Bituminous Coal And Biomass, Guevara Che Nyendu
Non-Catalytic Co-Gasification Of Sub-Bituminous Coal And Biomass, Guevara Che Nyendu
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Utilization of coal as a low-cost domestic energy source is becoming a subject of utmost importance due to fluctuating crude oil prices. However, coal use emits pollutants such as nitrous oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), and particulates that have negative environmental impact and significant issues on health. To minimize the harmful effects of coal use, renewable and sustainable biological or green materials called biomass are processed with coal to produce synthetic gas (syngas) that can be processed into clean energy fuels and value-added products.
Currently, coal is converted using combustion technology; …