Compact gasifier-genset architecture

Abstract

A compact biomass gasification-based power generation system that converts carbonaceous material into electrical power, including an enclosure that encases: a gasifier including a pyrolysis module coaxially arranged above a reactor module, a generator including an engine and an alternator, and a hopper. The generator system additionally includes a first heat exchanger fluidly connected to an outlet of the reactor module and thermally connected to the drying module, a second heat exchanger fluidly connected to an outlet of the engine and thermally connected to the pyrolysis module, and a third heat exchanger fluidly connected between the outlet of the reactor module and the first heat exchanger, the third heat exchanger thermally connected to an air inlet of the reactor module. The system can additionally include a central wiring conduit electrically connected to the pyrolysis module, reactor module, and engine, and a control panel connected to the conduit that enables single-side operation.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A gasification based power generation system that converts carbonaceous material into electrical power, comprising:
 an open-air hopper;   an airlock connected to an outlet of the hopper;   a drying module connected to the airlock, the airlock configured to form a substantially fluid impermeable seal with the drying module;   a gasifier comprising: a pyrolysis module and a reactor module, the pyrolysis module connected to the drying module and to the reactor module;   an engine; and   a heat exchange module comprising:
 a first heat exchanger fluidly connected to an outlet of the reactor module and thermally connected to the drying module; 
 a second heat exchanger fluidly connected to an outlet of the engine and thermally connected to the pyrolysis module; and 
 a third heat exchanger fluidly connected between the outlet of the reactor module and the first heat exchanger, the third heat exchanger thermally connected to an air inlet of the reactor module.