Energy potential from gasification of agricultural residues in Burdur, Turkey

Authors : Zuhal AKYÜREK, Afşin GÜNGÖR, Ali Özhan AKYÜZ

Pages : 15-19

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Publication Date : 2019-01-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Gasification is one of the major waste to energy technologies for renewable energy production. Agricultural residues have high potential to be used as significant source of renewable energy in Turkey. In this study, different gasification systems are compared to estimate the bioenergy potential of agricultural residues in Burdur province. Syngas produced from gasification process can be used as renewable fuel in internal combustion engines, turbines and boilers. Syngas energy potential of agricultural residues from air gasification of agricultural residues are evaluated in up-draft fixed bed, down-draft fixed bed and circulating fluidized bed systems. The results revealed that down-draft gasifier has shown the highest annual energy production potential of 402 MW in Burdur province.
Keywords : Agricultural residues, Gasification, Renewable energy