An enhanced biomass gasification system for power generation

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The College of New Caledonia and Purden Lake and Ski Resorts are extending their partnership to research the**development of a biomass gasifier for operating a 40 kW capacity power generator. This will utilize on-site**biomass and therefore, offset high costs associated with diesel fuel consumption for electricity generation while**reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The project will provide important marketing and social benefits.**This applied research study will bring innovative solutions to several technical and economic issues related to**gasification systems and applications: (i) a low-cost gasifier in conjunction with a dual filtering system for easy**operation and maintenance, (ii) enhancing combustion and engine efficiency through syngas conditioning and**(iii) completing the economic feasibility study with an environmental life cycle assessment and carbon**footprint analysis. This project is a unique opportunity for CNC to enhance its applied research capability in the**field of renewable energy with focus on biomass substitution for fossil fuels used for heat and electricity**generation.**Students and Faculty will be directly involved in designing, developing and implementing the system. Several**enhanced technical skills are expected as learning outcomes from student participation in this project: (i)**designing gasification systems for electricity generation, (ii) assessing biomass resource quality through testing**its physicochemical attributes, (iii) evaluating economic feasibility of gasification systems in remote**communities, (iv) conducting a life cycle assessment for determining environmental impacts associated to**substituting diesel with syngas for electricity generation.