ABSTRACT
Chapter 1 describes the process of making syngas from solid feedstocks. Syngas can be used in various applications to produce power, or it can be used as a chemical feedstock. This chapter provides an outline of the various system trade-offs that exist when deciding how to use the syngas in specific applications. Both current technology, like gas turbines and reciprocating engines, and emerging technology, like fuel cells, oxy-fuel systems, and chemical looping systems, are reviewed. A brief discussion of syngas use in the chemical and fuel production industries is also given. Subsequent chapters provide more technical details on these various applications.
