This paper sought to establish the conversion efficiency of the 180Nm3/h Johansson Biomass Gasifier
System installed as a research and development prototype by Eskom. The main aim of this work was to
establish the conversion efficiency of the gasifier before installation of a 300Nm3/h gasifier system at a
rural village for community economic empowerment. The conversion efficiency of biomass gasifiers is
an important factor that determines the feasibility of using a biomass gasifier, hence the relevance of this
work. The findings of this work assisted in decision making regarding the installation of the commercial
plant, which has since been installed