Gasification is a process of heating carbon-based fuel, usually (always?[verification needed]) solid, in the presence of limited oxygen, to form carbon dioxide and hydrogen, which is then burnt in a second stage. This is done to achieve higher efficiencies, getting more energy from the fuel, and reducing most pollutants.
Gasification is useful in:
- Coal power stations. This can make coal burn more cleanly and efficiently. Note that burning coal "cleanly" avoids the production of hydrocarbons (which are more serious greenhouse gases than carbon dioxide) but even in the best case, coal is a serious contributor to greenhouse gases.
- Biomass gasification, including:
- Gasifying stoves, a type of improved cookstove for the majority world.
Pages in category "Gasification"
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