Prediction of syngas yield from biomass by gasification and related application

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Prediction of syngas yield from biomass by gasification and related application

Yurui Zhang 1* , Jiexi Wang 2 , Siqi Lai 3 , Zhishang Wu 4
  • 1 Shanghai University    
  • 2 International Department    
  • 3 Country Garden Silver Beach School    
  • 4 Monash University    
  • *corresponding author Maykeoflove@163.com
ACE Vol.44
ISSN (Print): 2755-273X
ISSN (Online): 2755-2721
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-327-2
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-328-9

Abstract

This research focuses on the prediction of synthesis gas generation from biomass through gasification and specifically estimates the syngas yield from rice straw from 2018 to 2020. The data of 2020 is visualized in the form of a colored world map A comprehensive literature review is conducted to explore previous studies on syngas yield models and gasification methods and the utilization of machine learning models. A machine learning model is built to calculate the prediction of the syngas’ total yield generated from biomass gasification. The inputs of the model include temperature, carbon content, hydrogen content, and oxygen content, with the latter three representing different types of biomasses. The output of the model is the total synthesis gas yield per kilogram of biomass. Subsequently, this model is utilized to predict the amount of syngas obtained from rice straw, which has a carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen content of 43.9%, 5.6%, and 32.1% respectively. From the model, an optimal gasification temperature of 667 degrees Celsius and a maximum syngas yield of 4.71 Nm3/kg for rice straw is obtained. Based on available data on rice straw production worldwide from 2018 to 2020, the amount of rice straw utilized for biomass gasification is estimated. The syngas yield in different regions of the world is calculated based on the maximum syngas yield and the mass of available rice straw. Outcomes of the calculation are visualized into a global map displaying the distribution of syngas yields which provides valuable insights into the potential for syngas production from rice straw in different regions.

Keywords:

Machine Learning Model, Syngas Yield Prediction, Biomass Gasification, Rice straw, Machine Learning Model, ANNs, Syngas Yield Prediction, MATLAB

Zhang,Y.;Wang,J.;Lai,S.;Wu,Z. (2024). Prediction of syngas yield from biomass by gasification and related application. Applied and Computational Engineering,44,138-149.
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Zhang,Y.;Wang,J.;Lai,S.;Wu,Z. (2024). Prediction of syngas yield from biomass by gasification and related application. Applied and Computational Engineering,44,138-149.

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[2]. U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (2023) Biomass explained. https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/biomass/

[3]. Preciado, J., Ortiz-Martinez, J., Gonzalez-Rivera, J., Sierra-Ramirez, R., Gordillo, G. (2012) Simulation of Synthesis Gas Production from Steam Oxygen Gasification of Colombian Coal Using Aspen Plus®. Energies, 5(12): 4924–4940.

[4]. Feng, Y., Xiao, B., Goerner, K., Cheng, G., Wang, J. (2011) Influence of Catalyst and Temperature on Gasification Performance by Externally Heated Gasifier. Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, 02(03): 177–183.

[5]. International Rice Research Institute. (2018) Rice Straw Management. https://www.irri.org/rice-straw-management

[6]. Baruah, D., Baruah, D. (2014) Modeling of biomass gasification: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 39: 806–815.

[7]. Chaurasia, A. (2018) Modeling of downdraft gasification process: Studies on particle geometries in the thermally thick regime. Energy, 142: 991–1009.

[8]. Gambarotta, A., Morini, M., Zubani, A. (2018) A non-stoichiometric equilibrium model for the simulation of the biomass gasification process. Applied Energy, 227: 119–127.

[9]. Di Blasi, C., Branca, C. (2013) Modeling a stratified downdraft wood gasifier with primary and secondary air entry. Fuel, 104: 847–860.

[10]. Fermoso, J., Arias, B., Pevida, C., Plaza, M. G., Rubiera, F., Pis, J. J. (2008) Kinetic models comparison for steam gasification of different nature fuel chars. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 91(3): 779–786.

[11]. Sheth, P. N., Babu, B. (2009) Experimental studies on producer gas generation from wood waste in a downdraft biomass gasifier. Bioresource Technology, 100(12): 3127–3133.

[12]. Sikarwar, V. S., Zhao, M., Clough, P., Yao, J., Zhong, X., Memon, M. Z., Shah, N., Anthony, E. J., Fennell, P. S. (2016). An overview of advances in biomass gasification. Energy & Environmental Science, 9(10): 2939–2977.

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[15]. Costa, M., Rocco, V., Caputo, C., Cirillo, D., Di Blasio, G., La Villetta, M., Martoriello, G., Tuccillo, R. (2019) Model based optimization of the control strategy of a gasifier coupled with a spark ignition engine in a biomass powered cogeneration system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 160: 114083.

[16]. Ren, S., Wu, S., Weng, Q. (2023) Physics-informed machine learning methods for biomass gasification modeling by considering monotonic relationships. Bioresource Technology, 369: 128472.

[17]. Kim, J. Y., Kim, D., Li, Z. J., Dariva, C., Cao, Y., Ellis, N. (2022). Predicting and Optimizing Syngas Production from Fluidized Bed Biomass Gasifiers: A Machine Learning Approach. SSRN Electronic Journal.

[18]. Yang, Q., Zhang, J., Zhou, J., Zhao, L., Zhang, D. (2023) A hybrid data-driven machine learning framework for predicting the performance of coal and biomass gasification processes. Fuel, 346: 128338.

[19]. George, J., Arun, P., Muraleedharan, C., 2018. Assessment of producer gas composition in air gasification of biomass using artificial neural network model. Int. J. Hydrog. Energy, 43(20): 9558–9568.

[20]. Baruah, D., Baruah, D.C., Hazarika, M.K., 2017. Artificial neural network based modeling of biomass gasification in fixed bed downdraft gasifiers. Biomass Bioenergy, 98: 264–271.

[21]. Puig-Arnavat, M., Hernández, J.A., Bruno, J.C., Coronas, A., 2013. Artificial neural network models for biomass gasification in fluidized bed gasifiers. Biomass Bioenergy, 49: 279–289.

[22]. Kardani, N., Zhou, A., Nazem, M., Lin, X. (2021, April) Modelling of municipal solid waste gasification using an optimised ensemble soft computing model. Fuel, 289: 119903.

[23]. FAOSTAT. (n.d.). Emissions from Burning of crop residues. https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/GB

[24]. Schamm, K., Ziese, M., Becker, A., Finger, P., Meyer-Christoffer, A., Schneider, U., Schröder, M., Stender, P. (2014). Global gridded precipitation over land: a description of the new GPCC First Guess Daily product. Earth System Science Data, 6(1): 49–60.