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Through the underneath table users can access the database on lignocellulosic biomass conversion technologies characteristics (click on the number in last column). The data included in this database are feeding the Bio2Match, the BeWhere and the LocaGIStics tools all accessible via the main menu in this toolset under 'Tools'. accessible under the ‘Tool'  tab in the main menu above. In the process of creating the database it was ensured to take up the technologies relevant for producing the products described in the product market combinations in WP7 and that were the basis for assessing 2020 and 2030 biomass demand and consumption levels (see Tab 'General data' ---> 'Biomass demand'. For heat, power and fuels, several technologies are available in the database, while for other bio-based products (especially through the sugar platform) some but fewer conversion technologies are included. This is a representation of the technology readiness levels and the current and expected market situation for these products.

In the underneath table an overview is provided of all technologies included in the conversion technologies database. To access the detailed technology characterisation sheets in de database click on the technology number in the last column of the table.  To return to the overview table again click on the return arrow

The technologies covered can be classified in 6 main categories: treatment in subcritical water, syngas platform, gasification technologies, fast pyrolysis, direct combustion of solid biomass, chemical pretreatment, biochemical hydrolisis and fermentation and anearobic digestion. For a further description of the biomass conversion technologies database please consult D2.3The method developed in S2BIOM for minimal biomass quality requirement for each biomass conversion technology is described in D2.1 and  D2.2.

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View details of Fixed bed for CHP

GENERAL PROPERTIES
Name Fixed bed for CHP
Main category Gasification technologies
Subcategory Fixed bed (downdraft) for CHP (gas engine)
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Year of first implementation 1940
Estimated number of systems in operation 10000
Main operating principle:
The biomass is fed into the top of the gasifier, feedstock size 10-100 mm, no ash sintering low tar product gas, which leaves at the base of the gasifier, gas temperature < 800C, output < 2MWth

Level of commercial application several suppliers
Important pilots and EU projects Advanced Biomass Gasification for High-Efficiency Power (BIGPOWER), No 019761
Expected Developments enlarged feedstock basis, improved operation
Current Technology Readiness Level Level 9, System ready for full scale deployment
Expected Technology Readiness Level in 2030 Level 9, System ready for full scale deployment
Justify expected Level in 2030
References:
Spanner Re2, Kuntschar (DE) Urbas, Xylogas, Xylowatt, Volter



TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Capacity of outputs (typical values)
Power                      (MWe) 0.05
Conversion efficiencies: net returns electricity(GJ/GJ biomass input) typical: 0.23 min: 0.20 max: 0.27   typical in 2020: 0.25 typical in 2030: 0.28  

Heat                      (MWth) 0.1
Conversion efficiencies: net returns heat(GJ/GJ biomass input) typical: 0.50 min: 0.30 max: 0.70   typical in 2020: 0.50 typical in 2030: 0.50  


Data sources used to define conversion efficiencies in 2014:


External inputs (not generated by the biomass in the conversion process)
- No external inputs

Indication: experience based data No

Number of possible full load hours per year (hours) 8000
Number of typical full load hours per year (hours) 6000
Typical Lifetime of Equipment (years) 20
Data sources used to define conversion efficiencies in 2020:


Data sources used to define conversion efficiencies in 2030:


General data sources for technical properties:



BIOMASS INPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Biomass input, common for the technology used:    Stemwood from thinnings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from final fellings & thinnings;  Stemwood from final fellings originating from conifer trees, Stemwood from final fellings & thinnings;     
Biomass input, technically possible but not common:           
           
Traded form Wood chips
Dimensions P63: 3,15 mm < P < 63 mm     Fine fraction F05: < 5 %

Moisture content (% wet basis) typical 15 max 20
Minimal bulk density (kg/m3, wet basis) 150
Maximum ash content (% dry basis) 2
Minimal ash melting point (= initial deformation temperature) (°C) 1200
Volatile matter (only for thermally trated material, torrefied or steam explosed) (VM%)

Maximum allowable contents
Nitrogen, N (wt%, dry) 1 Sulphur, S (wt%, dry) 0.3 Chlorine, Cl (wt%, dry) 0.1
Optional attributes
Net caloric value (MJ/kg) min max
Gross caloric value (MJ/kg) min max
Biogas yield (m3 gas/ton dry biomass) % methane
Cellulose content (g/kg dry matter) min max
Hemicellulose content (g/kg dry matter) min max
Lignin content (g/kg dry matter) min max
Crude fibre content (g/kg dry matter) min max
Starch content (g/kg dry matter) min max
Sugar content (g/kg dry matter) min max
Fat content (g/kg dry matter) min max
Protein content (g/kg dry matter) min max
Acetyl group content (g/kg dry matter) min max

FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROPERTIES
Investments costs in 2014 (€): 200000 expected in 2020 (€): 180000 expected in 2030 (€): 180000
Labour needed Operators (FTE): 0 Staff and engineering (FTE): 1

Edited by: Janne Kärki, Tijs Lammens