Optimization of municipal solid waste gasification condition: article

The purpose of this study is to study and optimize the most effective conditions of the gasification process and to assess the potential of gasification process as an alternative to the combustion of municipal solid waste (MSW). To achieve this objective, a preparation of catalyst has been conducted for gasification of MSW. Gasification experiments were carried out in absence and presence of catalyst. The catalysts used were saw dust and activated carbon. It was observed that the gasification product which is syngas was dependent on process condition and catalysts used. The main role of the catalysts was reforming of the tar derived from gasification process, besides enhancing water gas shift reaction. A good quality syngas from gasifier was obtained by optimized design and operation of the gasifier, by the use of catalytic bed materials including internal reforming of tars.