Effects of Different Biomass Feedstocks on Gasification Syngas Production Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

The primary objective of this study was to assess whether biomass from empty fruit bunch (EFB), Rice Husk (RH), and Rice Straw (RS) can be effectively used for gasification. This study conducted a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)simulation using ANSYS FLUENT and compare the results with published experimental data. First, Thermogravimetric and differential thermal analyses (TG-DTA)were performed to verify the usability of the feedstocks in gasification. The results show that EFB has a higher Carbon content and Higher Heating Value (HHV) than RH and RS, indicating a higher gasification potential. CFD simulations supported these findings, showing that EFB outperforms RH and RS in gasification potential by approximately 40% and 35%,respectively. The results demonstrated that EFB, with its higher efficiency, can offer significant environmental benefits compared to RH and RS