Feasibility Study of a Gasification Plant
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$695,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Waste to Energy – Biomass
Grant amount$347,500
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Town of Rimbey, AB
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
2,470
Project timeline
2005 - 2011
Project number
3820
Description
The Town of Rimbey will study gasification technology to address organic waste disposal problems in a way that would have a positive economic benefit for the Town (jobs and taxes) and the local farmers (income). Biomass can be converted to synthesis gas (consisting of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen) via a high temperature gasification process. Anaerobic bacteria are then used to convert synthesis gas into ethanol. The study will address the effect of variation in feedstock composition on synthesis gas composition and the ability of the biological system to maintain viability and acceptable conversion efficiency. The study will also address issues such as long term feedstock availability and cost, energy balance and anticipated greenhouse gas benefits that would be common to the establishment of any ethanol production facility, irrespective of the specific feedstock.
Applicant
Town of Rimbey, AB