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TERI independently began research work in gasifier technology in the mid-1980s. Since, the gasifier
technology has been customized for a range of direct-heat application and tested successfully in the
field. Silk processing, large-cardamom drying and gasifier-based crematoria are a few examples of
the applications worked on at TERI. This technology is slowly replacing both traditional biomass use
and gas-powered systems, as it provides an excellent de-centralized source of energy at an
affordable cost. Apart from rural households, biomass fuels are the main source of energy to a large
number of small, rural and cottage industries.
Types of biomass gasifiers:
There are 2 main types of biomass gasifiers
Distillation Zone
Distillation Zone
Reduction Zone
Heart Zone
Air Air
Hearth Zone
Reduction Zone
Grate
Air Ash Zone Gas
Ash pit
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Biomass gasification: Modern Energy from traditional fuel
Kilns – Baking of tiles, pottery, plaster of Paris, lime etc. (temperature requirement: 700-1000°C
Furnaces- For melting metals and alloys such as copper, aluminium, lead, stainless steel and scrap
melting/recycling (temperature requirement: 650-1100°C)
Process heat- Process industries requiring low-pressure steam such as large-scale cooking, textiles,
tyre retreading, and food processing units (bakeries, napkin making)
Water boilers- Institutional cooking, silk cocoon cooking, fabric dying, areca nut boiling, food
processing, chemical products, and many such industries
Downdraft gasifier for boiling Downdraft gasifier for tobacco Gasifier for rubber crumb
silk cocoon curing Drying
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Biomass gasification: Modern Energy from traditional fuel
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TERI Licensees
1. Harith Avani Techologies, Peenya Bangalore
2. Pheonix Products, Belgaum, Karnataka
3. Chanderpur Works, Haryana
4. 2M Industries, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. Paramount Enviroenergies, Kerala
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