UTILIZATION OF SYNTHESIS GAS GENERATED FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE AS CLEAN SUSTAINABLE FUEL

Increased energy source demand has been the current driver of Malaysia’s economic growth. Renewable is therefore included in policy to diversify its resources. With 77% land directed for agriculture – particularly palm oil plantation, biomass from industries thus considered as a viable resource. In addition 18.56 million hectares tropical forest contributed substantial wood waste logging activity. Through gasification, these resources can produce syngas. This paper aims demonstrate potential kernel shells (PKS) and (WW) generate syngas using downdraft fixed bed gasifier, which suitable oxidation zone temperature support production. Results showed that PKS WW consisted 94.93% 97.92% carbon monoxide (CO) respectively with low hydrogen (H2) gas contents. The lower heating values (LHV) are 10.68 MJ/kg 10.26 MJ/kg, respectively. It be concluded agricultural wastes such had shown high become an alternative form