Development of Model Systems Using Aspen plus for Syngas Production from Waste via Gasification

Abstract

Abstract:The need for Energy is paramount to human existence. Biomass Gasification utilizes the process ofsynthesisgas “Syngas” production which can be used as an alternate to conventional means of energy generation. This Research encompasses the development ofmodel systems using ASPEN Plus for syngas production from waste via gasification. The feed stock proximate and ultimate analysis used was obtained from previous authors whose research was done within Minna, Niger state. These obtained data wereused to develop a model system using ASPEN PLUS simulation software and the Syngas composition H2, N2, CO, CO2, CH4. From table 5, model 3 and 4 of theSyngas composition werecompared with the effective Syngas range of values, H2-2-5%, CO-35-40%, H2-20-40%, CO2-25-35%, CH4-0-15%, which was within the range for effective Syngas. The obtained simulated Results show that the waste generated from these locations can generate an effective amount of Syngas that can be used for Energy Generation