Within the limitations related to the different scale of reference, the experimental results about gas compositions,
both dry and wet, tar content, char residue and dry gas yield were found to be in good agreement with the
corresponding expected outputs, calculated with the developed predictive model. This agreement thus provided a
good evidence that the adopted sets of conversion reactions involved in the biomass gasification at the ICBFB
gasifier under development are the most relevant.
The comparison gives a preliminary validation of the model developed to describe the process of biomass
gasification at the 1 MWth pilot gasifier. Better indication about the validity of the gasification process as currently
shaped, and in case on the proper modifications to be implemented, will be certainly obtained from the experimental
gasification test at the pilot plant. This campaign will be started soon.