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Design fabrication and performance evaluation of a corn cob gasifier for direct heat applications

AuthorGhoshray, Achintya
Call NumberAIT RSPR no. ET-86-16
Subject(s)Biomass
NoteA research study (6 credits) submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractThe aim of this study was to design and fabricate a corn cob gasifier for direct heat applications and evaluate its performance in order to obtain preliminary guideline for designing such gasifier for industrial applications. The gas generated by the designed throatless gasifier of hearth diameter 35 cm has been found suitable to meet the fuel requirement of a corn drying industry of 2 . 5 tons per hour capacity. An ejector system was used as a substitute for a second blower to induce suction through the ignition port of the gasifier during startup. The functioning of the ejector system was found to be satisfactory.
Year1986
TypeResearch Study Project Report (RSPR)
SchoolSchool of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSEnergy Technology (ET)
Chairperson(s)Bhattacharya, Sribas C.
Examination Committee(s)Exell, Robert H.B. ;Prida Wibulswas
Scholarship Donor(s)King' s Scholarship
DegreeResearch Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1986


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