LAPSE:2025.0252
Published Article
LAPSE:2025.0252
Modelling of Wood Biomass Gasification for Process Optimization
June 27, 2025
Abstract
Biomass gasification is a promising technology for sustainable energy production. To date, extensive research has been conducted on biomass gasification, particularly focusing on the reaction models of the process. However, existing models are too complex to apply to the control system or to optimize the process operating conditions effectively, limiting their practical use for industrial applications. To address this, a simple reaction model for biomass gasification was developed and validated. A steady state simulation of the biomass gasification process is conducted to analyze gasifier behavior and provide insights into reaction dynamic. The findings in this study align well with existing literature, confirming the reliability of the approach. This simulation serves as a foundation for further study in process control and optimization. Future work will include experimental validation to enhance model accuracy and applicability.
Biomass gasification is a promising technology for sustainable energy production. To date, extensive research has been conducted on biomass gasification, particularly focusing on the reaction models of the process. However, existing models are too complex to apply to the control system or to optimize the process operating conditions effectively, limiting their practical use for industrial applications. To address this, a simple reaction model for biomass gasification was developed and validated. A steady state simulation of the biomass gasification process is conducted to analyze gasifier behavior and provide insights into reaction dynamic. The findings in this study align well with existing literature, confirming the reliability of the approach. This simulation serves as a foundation for further study in process control and optimization. Future work will include experimental validation to enhance model accuracy and applicability.
Record ID
Keywords
Biomass, Gasification, Modelling and Simulations
Subject
Suggested Citation
Kok YH, Kansha Y. Modelling of Wood Biomass Gasification for Process Optimization. Systems and Control Transactions 4:625-630 (2025) https://doi.org/10.69997/sct.122887
Author Affiliations
Kok YH: The University of Tokyo, Organization for Programs on Environmental Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8902, Japan
Kansha Y: The University of Tokyo, Organization for Programs on Environmental Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8902, Japan
Kansha Y: The University of Tokyo, Organization for Programs on Environmental Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8902, Japan
Journal Name
Systems and Control Transactions
Volume
4
First Page
625
Last Page
630
Year
2025
Publication Date
2025-07-01
Version Comments
Original Submission
Other Meta
PII: 0625-0630-1581-SCT-4-2025, Publication Type: Journal Article
Record Map
Published Article
LAPSE:2025.0252
This Record
External Link
https://doi.org/10.69997/sct.122887
Article DOI
Download
Meta
Record Statistics
Record Views
502
Version History
[v1] (Original Submission)
Jun 27, 2025
Verified by curator on
Jun 27, 2025
This Version Number
v1
Citations
Most Recent
This Version
URL Here
https://psecommunity.org/LAPSE:2025.0252
Record Owner
PSE Press
Links to Related Works
References Cited
- W. C. Yan et al., "Model-based downdraft biomass gasifier operation and design for synthetic gas production," J. Clean. Prod., vol. 178, pp. 476-493, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.009
- N. Gao and A. Li, "Modeling and simulation of combined pyrolysis and reduction zone for a downdraft biomass gasifier," Energy Convers. Manag., vol. 49, no. 12, pp. 3483-3490, 2008, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2008.08.002
- A. Anniwaer et al., "Steam co-gasification of Japanese cedarwood and its commercial biochar for hydrogen-rich gas production," Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, vol. 46, no. 70, pp. 34587-34598, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.08.032
- Forestry Agency, "Annual Report on Forest and Forestry in Japan. Fiscal Year 2023 (Summary)," Minist. Agric. For. Fish., vol. 2023, 2023
- A. Kushwah, T. R. Reina, and M. Short, "Modelling approaches for biomass gasifiers: A comprehensive overview," Sci. Total Environ., vol. 834, no. April, p. 155243, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155243
- K. Atsonios, A. Nesiadis, N. Detsios, K. Koutita, N. Nikolopoulos, and P. Grammelis, "Review on dynamic process modeling of gasification based biorefineries and bio-based heat & power plants," Fuel Process. Technol., vol. 197, no. March 2019, p. 106188, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2019.106188
- M. Paiva, A. Vieira, H. T. Gomes, and P. Brito, "Simulation of a downdraft gasifier for production of syngas from different biomass feedstocks," ChemEngineering, vol. 5, no. 2, 2021, https://doi.org/10.3390/chemengineering5020020
- M. Fernandez-Lopez, J. Pedroche, J. L. Valverde, and L. Sanchez-Silva, "Simulation of the gasification of animal wastes in a dual gasifier using Aspen Plus®," Energy Convers. Manag., vol. 140, pp. 211-217, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2017.03.008
- L. P. R. Pala, Q. Wang, G. Kolb, and V. Hessel, "Steam gasification of biomass with subsequent syngas adjustment using shift reaction for syngas production: An Aspen Plus model," Renew. Energy, vol. 101, pp. 484-492, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2016.08.069
- D. Cerinski, A. I. Ferreiro, A. I. Baleta and M. Costa, Modelling the biomass updraft gasification process using the combination of a pyrolysis kinetic model and a thermodynamic equilibrium model, Energy Reports, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2021.05.079
- P. E. A. Debiagi, G. Gentile, M. Pelucchi, A. Frassoldati, A. Cuoci, T. Faravelli and E. Ranzi, "Detailed kinetic mechanism of gas-phase reactions of volatiles released from biomass pyrolysis," Biomass and Bioenergy, vol. 93, pp. 60-71, 2016 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2016.06.015
- D. Humbird, A. Trendewicz, R. Braun and A. Dutta, "One-Dimensional Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Model with Reaction Kinetics Integrated in an Aspen Plus Biorefinery Process Model," ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, vol. 5, pp. 2463-2470, 2017 https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b02809
- J. F. Peters, S. W. Banks, A. V. Bridgwater and J. Dufour, "A kinetic reaction model for biomass pyrolysis processes in Aspen Plus," Applied Energy, vol. 188, pp. 595-603, 2017 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.12.030
- M. Calonaci, R. Grana, E. Barker Hemings, G. Bozzano, M. Dente and E. Ranzi, "Comprehensive kinetic modeling study of bio-oil formation from fast pyrolysis of biomass," Energy and Fuels, vol. 24, pp. 5727-5734, 2010 https://doi.org/10.1021/ef1008902
- G. Talero and Y. Kansha, "Simulation of the Steam Gasification of Japanese Waste Wood in an Indirectly Heated Downdraft Reactor Using PRO/IITM: Numerical Comparison of Stoichiometric and Kinetic Models," Energies, vol. 15, no. 12, 2022, https://doi.org/10.3390/en15124181
- A. Plus, A. Properties, A. E. Suite, A. Technology, T. C. Park, and O. Systems, "Part Number : Aspen Physical Property System 11 . 1 September 2001," Engineering, pp. 2-18, 2001, [Online]. Available: http://www.aspentech.com
- Y. Cheng, Z. Thow, and C. H. Wang, "Biomass gasification with CO2 in a fluidized bed," Powder Technol., vol. 296, pp. 87-101, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2014.12.041
- S. M. Beheshti, H. Ghassemi, and R. Shahsavan-Markadeh, "Process simulation of biomass gasification in a bubbling fluidized bed reactor," Energy Convers. Manag., vol. 94, pp. 345-352, 2015, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2015.01.060
- L. J. R. Nunes, "Biomass gasification as an industrial process with effective proof-of-concept: A comprehensive review on technologies, processes and future developments," Results Eng., vol. 14, no. April, p. 100408, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2022.100408
- A. Inayat, M. M. Ahmad, S. Yusup, and M. I. A. Mutalib, "Biomass steam gasification with in-situ CO2 capture for enriched hydrogen gas production: A reaction kinetics modelling approach," Energies, vol. 3, no. 8, pp. 1472-1484, 2010, https://doi.org/10.3390/en3081472
- N. H. Florin and A. T. Harris, "Hydrogen production from biomass coupled with carbon dioxide capture: The implications of thermodynamic equilibrium," Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, vol. 32, no. 17, pp. 4119-4134, 2007, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2007.06.016
- F. Huang and S. Jin, "Investigation of biomass ( pine wood ) gasification : Experiments and Aspen Plus simulation," no. October 2018, pp. 1178-1187, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.338
- Z. Yang et al., "Numerical Study on the Steam Gasification of Biomass in a 100 kW Dual Fluidized Bed Gasifier," Energy and Fuels, vol. 38, no. 5, pp. 4273-4289, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c04754