Gasification for Synthetic Fuel Production

Gasification involves the conversion of carbon sources without combustion to syngas, which can be used as a fuel itself or further processed to synthetic fuels. It is of increasing interest for power generation for two main reasons. First, a variety of feedstocks, both fossil-based and renewable, can be processed in this way. Second, the technology may be a more efficient means of energy generation than direct combustion. This book provides an essential overview of gasification science and engineering and the production of synthetic fuels by gasification from a variety of feedstocks. Part one introduces gasification, reviewing the scientific basis of the process and gasification engineering. Part two then addresses gasification and synthentic fuel production processes. Finally, chapters in part three outline the different applications of gasification, with chapters on the conversion of different types of feedstock.