Performance Analysis of Gasification Coupled with IC Engine for Emission Control: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability

The gasification of biomass waste, such as Prosopis Juliflora wood( karuvellam wood), holds significant potential for reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability. This study focused on investigating the gasification process of Prosopis Juliflora wood using an two stage air-preheated, Double throat downdraft gasifier.

This gasifier will create reduced emission and tar-free producer gas, which will aid in the operation of the internal combustion engine. Prosopis Juliflora wood's ideal parameter was calculated for different equivalent ratio. Prosopis Juliflora wood's producer gas composition and calorific value (CV) were found to be CO = 18.1%, H2 = 12.7 %, and CV = 1092 kcal/Nm3. After determining the optimal operating point, the focus shifted to using this gas to power internal combustion engine in dual fuel mode. Diesel and producer gas from Prosopis Juliflora wood powered a 10 HP Field Marshall engine, single-cylinder, water-cooled, with a compression ratio of 16.6, coupled with an alternator and load bank. To compare the performance characteristics of diesel engines, combustion and emissions behaviours, were observed and analysed and a thorough analysis of the engine's behaviour during operation with producer gas was conducted. and a thorough analysis of the engine's behavior during operation with producer gas was conducted