ABSTRACT
Combustion is the thermal conversion of organic matter with an oxidant (generally oxygen) to produce primarily carbon dioxide and water. The oxidant is in stoichiometric excess, i.e. complete oxidation. Biomass combustion mainly leads to heat energy which can be utilized for steam and/or electricity production. [3]
Gasification is the thermal conversion of organic matter at elevated temperatures and in oxygen-deficient conditions (reducing conditions) to produce primarily permanent gases, with char, water, and condensibles as minor products. The main permanent gases resulting from biomass gasification are the mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen known as synthesis gas or syngas.
