Syngas
Syngas, or synthesis gas, is obtained from the pyrolysis of plant biomass or waste products (carbon-based materials). In principle, syngas can be produced from any hydrocarbon feedstock. It could serve as a versatile raw material to produce various products including hydrogen, heat, electric power, and alternative liquid fuels.
The composition of the produced syngas depends on various factors including feedstock type and operating conditions such as temperature, pressure, and catalyst if being used. For instance, gaseous products of plastic pyrolysis are typically mixtures of hydrocarbons CxHy (maximum C6), hydrogen (H2), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen chloride (HCl). Pyrolysis of biomass produces syngas composed primarily of CO, CO2, CH4 and H2.
Factors Affecting Syngas Production
Syngas composition is strongly dependent on several factors, including:
• The properties of the treated material
• Temperature of process
• Residence time
• The physical structure of the raw feedstock
Applications of Syngas
Syngas has 50% of the energy density of natural gas. It cannot be burnt directly but is used as a fuel source.
Syngas is a combustible gas and can be used for the production of power. This can be realized either in stand-alone combined heat and power (CHP) plants or in large-scale power plants.
Pyroltech s Product
Pyroltech offers suitable equipment to produce calorific syngas for generating natural gas and power. Our continuous system allows for achieving continuous, repeatable treatment and stable production of syngas.