Modeling of Pyrolysis and Gasification of Biomass in Fluidized Beds: A Review

Recent surge in interest in biomass conversion in fluidized bed calls for an analysis of the information available on mathematical modeling of this attractive process. Such an analysis could provide a useful base for the development of mathematical tools for design or optimization of fluidized bed gasifiers. This paper analyzes the current reaction kinetics and its application in modeling pyrolysis and gasification of biomass in fluidized beds. This review identifies the knowledge gaps and relevance of different modeling approaches to design and operation of gasifier plants.