A polygeneration system for the methanol production and the power generation with the solar–biomass thermal gasification

Simulation of Polygeneration Systems

“…A similar study was also recently presented by the same authors integrating wood chip gasification and methanol production [15]. Methanol production and power generation by solar and biomass sources were also investigated by Bai et al [16]. Here, the heat produced by concentrating solar thermal collectors drives biomass gasification.…”

Clean, efficient, affordable and reliable energy for a sustainable future

“…Bai et al [27] investigated solar thermal gasification of biomass for polygeneration of methanol and power. The concentrated solar thermal energy for biomass gasification, from which methanol was produced in a synthesis reactor and unreacted gas was used for power generation via a combined cycle power unit.…”

Investigation of thermodynamic performances for two solar-biomass hybrid combined cycle power generation systems

“…Additionally, many prototype reactors, such as two-zone solar reactor, fluidized bed reactor have been developed and achieved favorable solar conversion performances through experimental investigations [27][28][29]. Except for power generation, the solar gasification can also be viewed as a promising pathway of producing valuable liquid fuel of methanol & F-T diesel [30][31][32]. It is worth noting that biomass is a renewable energy comprising of the carbohydrates with high volatile content, and it has favorable reactivity with the lower reaction temperature compare with other fossil solid energies, like coal, which can promote the wide application of the solar-biomass gasification.…”