The Endemic Bimagas Gasification Process

The Endemic Bimagas Gasification Process

The Endemic Bimagas gasification process is a cutting-edge method for converting biomass into synthesis gas (syngas).

1. Thermochemical Conversion: Biomass gasification involves the thermochemical conversion of solid organic material into syngas, which contains hydrogen, carbon monoxide, methane, and other hydrocarbons.
2. Syngas Utilization: The syngas produced can be burned for electricity and heat generation or further processed into liquid biofuels. This makes it a cleaner alternative to incineration, addressing greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution.
3. Innovative Approach: The process integrates an oxidizer unit that burns the tar inherent in syngas and uses the energy for an ORC system. This tackles the challenge of syngas impurities without the need for expensive cleaning systems.
4. Char Production: The gasification process produces char, which can be further processed into biochar. Biochar is valuable as a carbon-rich fuel and a soil enhancer in agricultural applications.
5. Feedstock Flexibility: The system can use various biomass feedstocks, including agricultural waste and other biological matter, making it versatile across different industries.
6. Economic Viability: The focus on small-scale, distributed power generation (e.g., a 2MW gasification plant) reflects the trend towards decentralized renewable energy generation, avoiding transmission losses and providing energy independence to local industries.

ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) Turbine Process

The ORC turbine process is a thermodynamic cycle used for power production from low to medium-high temperature heat sources.

1. Working Principle: The ORC system uses organic substances (hydrocarbons or refrigerants) instead of water as the working fluid. These organic fluids have lower boiling points and higher vapor pressures, allowing efficient use of low-medium temperature heat sources.
2. Components:
   • ORC Turbine: The key component that expands the working fluid, producing mechanical energy converted into electricity by a generator.
   • Heat Exchangers: Extract heat from the heat source and transfer it to the working fluid.
   • Condenser: Cools and liquefies the organic fluid before it re-enters the cycle.
   • Feed Pump: Increases the pressure of the organic fluid to the maximum cycle pressure.
3. Applications: ORC systems are suitable for various applications, including geothermal energy, biomass combustion, industrial waste heat recovery, and solar thermal energy.
4. Efficiency: The ORC process is highly efficient in converting thermal energy to electricity, especially from low-grade heat sources that would otherwise be wasted.

These innovative processes highlight the potential for sustainable and efficient energy production, leveraging renewable resources and advanced technologies.