H2-rich syngas production from air gasification of date palm waste: an experimental and modeling investigation

The energy generation from renewable sources is in prime focus not only oil-importing countries as well oil-exporting countries. This study aims to probe the (syngas) Saudi Arabian date palm fronds through air gasification a downdraft fixed-bed system. In addition, an equilibrium process simulation model was developed using Aspen Plus, and predicted results were compared with experimental results. Furthermore, mass flows of system also analyzed. parametric study, impact temperature (600–900 °C), particle size (2–6 mm), flowrate (1–4 l/min) investigated on syngas composition performance parameters higher heating value, gas yield, carbon conversion efficiency, cold efficiency. indicate that H2 concentration enhanced rise 12.12 26 vol.% 26.02 26.89 respectively. enrichment due activation endothermic reaction methane-reforming CH4 dropped up 12.6 vol% increased temperature. value syngas, efficiency have shown increasing profile flowrate. obtained found good agreement analysis shows highly consuming, most waste form condensate could be potentially utilized. will helpful for researchers commercial enterprises produce fronds.