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TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS ON RESEARCH AND MARKET POTENTIAL OF BIOMASS GASIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN PAKISTAN SUMMARY REPORT U.S.-PAKISTAN CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN ENERGY (USPCAS-E), NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (NUST), SECTOR H-12, ISLAMABAD OCTOBER 06, 2016

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USPCAS-E, NUST – UNIDO (Capacity Building and Strengthening of BGTs in Pakistan

Project Team

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan (T.I.)

Principal USPCAS-E NUST

Co-Principal Investigator

Capacity Building and Strengthening Biomass Gasification Technology Support

System

Dr.Eng. Muhammad Zubair,

Assistant Professor

USPCAS-E NUST

Principal Investigator,


System

Workshop Coordinators

Muneeb Qayyum

Project Coordinator


System

Areej Ahmad Khan

Communication and Outreach Officer


System

Executive Summary

USPCAS-E NUST and UNIDO organized one-day training workshop on “Research

and Market Potential of Biomass Gasification Technologies in Pakistan” on 6

October, 2016 at USPCAS-E, NUST, Sector H-12, Islamabad. The workshop

emphasized the current global research activities being carried out on Biomass

gasification and its relevance to our national needs to form successful business plans

considering huge market potential of biomass gasifiers. The target audience was

nominated personnel from Pakistan Council for Renewable Energy Technologies

(PCRET), National Agriculture Research Council (NARC), Pakistan Council for

Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), Sugar Industry Professionals, UNIDO

and NUST. The representatives of research institutions were sensitized by “Applied

Research Potential and Its Impact on Successful Business Plans for promoting

biomass gasification technologies in Pakistan”.

Table of Contents Project Team ......................................................................................................... III

Executive Summary .............................................................................................. IV

1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 1

1.1 Objectives of the Workshop..................................................................... 1

1.2 Content of Workshop .............................................................................. 2

1.3 Methodology ........................................................................................... 2

1.4 Resource Persons .................................................................................... 2

1.5 Participants ............................................................................................. 2

1.6 About the Organizers .............................................................................. 3

2. Inaugural Session ....................................................................................... 3

2.1 Project brief, Principal Investigator ......................................................... 3

2.2 Welcome note by Chief Guest ................................................................. 4

3. Working Session-1 ..................................................................................... 5

3.1 Applied Research Potential and Its Impact on Successful Business Plans

(Dr. Manzoor Ahmad) ........................................................................................ 5

4. Working Session-2 ..................................................................................... 6

4.1 Industry, academia and research institutions role in promoting market for

biomass gasification (Dr. Salman Raza Naqvi) ................................................... 6

5. Working Session-3 ..................................................................................... 8

5.1 Market Potential/business models of Biomass Gasification in Pakistan (Dr.

Eng. Muhammad Zubair) ................................................................................... 8

6. Concluding Session .................................................................................... 9

7. Annexures ................................................................................................ 10

7.1 Annex-A Workshop agenda ................................................................... 10

7.2 Annex-B List of Participants ................................................................. 11

7.3 Annex-C Pictorial Glimpse .................................................................... 13

7.4 Annex-D: Visibility Material ................................................................. 14

7.5 Annex-E: Resource Material (Presentations) .......................................... 15

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1. Introduction

Gasifying biomass to produce a combustible gas provides the possibility for much

more efficient overall conversion of a given biomass resource into elect ric power

than is possible with traditional combustion-based technologies. Direct burning

(incineration) of biomass causes severe environmental pollution and health problems

as compared to biomass gasification for energy generation. Keeping in view the

advance nature and beneficial aspects of biomass gasification, capacity building is a

key element to spread awareness and establish optimized and skilled technical

services to promote training centers and research institutions, and promotion and

maintenance of installation of biomass gasifiers.

The training workshop is the part of project entitled “Capacity Building and

Strengthening of Biomass Gasification Support System” in Pakistan. This project is

resourced by Global Environmental Fund (GEF) and United Nations Industrial

Development Organization (UNIDO), while USPCAS-E, National University of

Sciences and Technology, Islamabad is implementing the project.

Research institutions and industries are inevitable stakeholders of the project

“Capacity building and strengthening of biomass technology support system”.

Research institutes having research and development facility are important factor to

be inculcated in the project activities, because its important to train professionals

from research institutions in marketing their research pertaining to BGTs with

successful business plans. Business plans are important to get the desired outputs of

the project; therefore an awareness workshop was organized about the “Market and

Research Potential of biomass gasification technologies in Pakistan”.

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1.1 Objectives of the Workshop

The overall objective of the training workshop was to sensitize professionals from

research institutions about market potential of biomass gasification technologies

based on regional availability of crop residues or other suitable forms of biomass.

The overall objective is divided into sub-objectives as follows:

To give an insight about the Pakistani market, installation and fabrication of

biomass gasifier in perspective of making successful business plans for

promoting BGTs in Pakistan.

To train research institutions about how to tailor their research pertaining to

BGTs in order to have tangible outcomes both technically and financially,

To create awareness among research institutions about business opportunities

in the region


1.2 Content of Workshop

The contents of the training workshop consisted on the data shared by the resource

persons in regard to markets and successful business plans , the agenda of workshop

is attached as Annex-A Workshop agenda.

1.3 Methodology

Trainers/ resource persons gave detailed presentations about biomass to energy

concepts, social and economic concept of bioenergy, business potential of biomass

gasification. Furthermore types of biomass on regional basis, pre-processing of

biomass, properties of biomass, types of biomass gasifiers, design and fabrication of

biomass gasifier. Every session was followed by a comprehensive discussion with

participants.

1.4 Resource Persons

The resource persons for the workshop are as follows:

Dr. Manzoor Ahmad (University of Agriculture Faisalabad)

Dr. Salman Raza Naqvi (SCME, NUST)

Dr.Eng. M. Zubair (USPCAS-E NUST)

1.5 Participants

The training workshop attracted a total of about 25 persons including research

institutions, industry, research faculty and scholars to adopt the BGT sector as

career, young entrepreneurs and researchers. Detailed list of participants is annexed

as Annex-B List of Participants


1.6 About the Organizers

The workshop was organized by “Capacity Building and Strengthening of Biomass

gasification Technology Support System Project team. The project is being executed

by US-Pakistan Centre of Advanced Studies in Energy, National University of

Sciences and Technology, Islamabad. The project is resourced by United Nations

Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Global Environmental Facility

(GEF).

2. Inaugural Session

Inaugural Session was chaired by Mr. Esam Alqararah (Country Head UNIDO).

2.1 Project brief, Principal Investigator

On behalf of US-Pakistan Center for Advance Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E)

NUST, participants are warmly welcomed, who travelled all the way from different

locations within and outside of the city. This training workshop is comprised of

three working sessions, which will cover different topics including Applied Research

Potential and Its Impact on Successful Business Plans, Industry, academia and

research institutions role in promoting market for biomass gasification and Market

Potential/business models of Biomass Gasification in Pakistan . The training sessions

will be consisting of presentations and interactive discussions and all the

participants are encouraged to participate.

Figure 1. Principal Investigator during Project Brief


The project team has achieved following milestones so far:

Assessment of capacity of market players (SMEs, Technology and Service

Providers, Financial, Research Institutes) and identification of training needs

The formulation of training manual for SMEs for installation, maintenance

and operation of biomass gasification systems

Successfully conducted two training workshops on BGT Service Providers

and industry experts (Engineers, Consultants etc.)

The curriculum of biomass to energy with focus on gasification has been

developed. Its induction in local universities and technical institutes is in

process.

Rural electrification training workshop

Major event conducted; International conference/expo

MOUs with International Companies & Universities to promote biomass

gasification (during the international conference)

2.2 Welcome note by Chief Guest

Mr. Essam ALQARARAH-Country Head UNIDO Pakistan, highlighted the

importance of biomass as a huge energy resource for Pakistan and that how

technologies such as biomass gasification have excellent potential for a variety of

applications in Industry, rural electrification and entrepreneurship development. He

mentioned that this project also offers exciting synergies with the UNIDO Cleantech

project where one start-up company from Pakistan, winners of a global cleantech

award, developed a tractor-mounted biomass gasifier that uses crop residue as fuel.

He concluded his remarks by stating that the UNIDO biomass project, in addition to

the activities coordinated with NUST, would also be implementing selected biomass

demonstration projects, providing policy advisory to governmental agencies and

facilitating technology transfer and wished the participants a productive workshop.


Figure 2. Mr Esam Alqararah during opening session

3. Working Session-1

Working session-1 is conducted under the supervision of Dr. Manzoor Ahmad, who

was invited as a key resource person for this training workshop. He holds a doctorate

degree in chemical engineering. He is involved in biomass to energy conversion

technologies with emphasis on biomass gasification. He established state of the art

research facilities at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad to investigate

thermochemical technologies for energy generation from biomass.

3.1 Applied Research Potential and Its Impact on Successful Business

Plans (Dr. Manzoor Ahmad)

Dr. Manzoor Ahmad, sensitized the participants on following topics:

Biomass feedstock mapping, with practical example of European strategy for

biomass mapping

Biomass to energy conversion pathways, including gasification, pyrolysis and

combustion

Global trends of biomass utilization for energy generation

Sources and properties of different types of biomass

Gasification technology basics and different types of biomass gasifiers with

technical and financial merits and demerits

Social impacts in adoption of BGTs

Financial and technical motivation to carry out research I BGTs


Complete presentation is attached as Annex-E in this report.

Figure 3. Dr. Manzoor during his presentation


4.1 Industry, academia and research institutions role in promoting market

for biomass gasification (Dr. Salman Raza Naqvi)

It is reported that 1779.58 thousand tons rice husk is produced in Pakistan. Market

price comparison of different fuel can be seen. There are different rates of rice husk

that is being burnt openly, used in boilers of different industries and used in biomass

gasification process

And current power tariff is:

For industries load below 10MW;

Rs 16- 18/KWH on WAPDA/GRID (November –December 2014)

Rs 20-24/KWH on Diesel (December 2014)

Rs 10-12/KWH on Heavy Fuel Oil engine generators ( December 2014)

Rs 7-8/KWH on Natural Gas IC engine generators(June 2014)

Rs 8-9/KWH on Coal fired steam turbo-generator(Dec 2014)

Rs 8-10/KWH on Rice Husk/Bagasse , corn-cob or other biomass based on steam

turbine (November 2014)

Consumption of biomass gasifiers varies according to moisture, size, density and

heat value of various biomasses as well as consumption depends on gasifier design

and efficiency. Consumption also depends on efficiency of gas engine used. Here is

the consumption of some biomasses;

Rice Husk @ 15% Moisture : 1.3-1.8 kg/KWH


Corn Cob @ 15 % Moisture : 1.2-1.6 kg/KWH

Wood Chips @ 15% Moisture: 0.8-1.2 kg/KWH

Bagasse @ 15% Moisture : 0.9-1.3 kg/KWH

Biomass Briquettes @ 15% moisture: 0.7-1.0 kg/KWH

* Consumption for average 500KWe or above

Referring cost of biomass gasifiers in international market, gasifier section including

purifiers and control panels costs 600 to 1200 dollars per kilowatt, engine power

generation systems cost 400 to 800 dollars per kilowatt, European BGPS system

costs 2000 to 2500 Euro per kilowatt, Chinese BGPS system costs 900 to 1500

dollars per kilowatt and Indian BGPS system costs 1200 to 1800 dollars per kilowatt

(these figures are for sizes of 500 KW and above). Apart from this there are various

operational costs for biomass gasifiers. Constraints in installation of biomass

gasifiers include;

Detailed presentation is annexed as Annex-E.

Figure 4. Dr. Salman Raza Naqvi during the presentation



5.1 Market Potential/business models of Biomass Gasification in Pakistan

(Dr. Eng. Muhammad Zubair)

Dr. Zubair shared his views in regard to the scope of biomass gasification in

Pakistan. Gasification is basically a thermochemical process which converts biomass

materials into gaseous component. The result of gasification is the producer gas

(synthesis gas), containing carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen,

and some other inert gases.

Figure 5. Dr.Eng. Muhammad Zubair during the interactive session

Gasification is the most efficient process for utilizing biomass as energy. In the

process of gasification solid organic feedstock converted into mixture of gases, in

oxygen deficit environment and at high temperature. This mixture of gases is called

producer or synthesis gas. Gasification process produced different products like

solid ashes, partially oxidised material like soot, tars and syn/producer gas. The

main flammable components of the resulting syngas are carbon mono oxide (CO)

and hydrocarbons. (Note: for complete presentation please refer to the workshop

report CD).

Further he had a comprehensive interactive session with the participants which can

be highlighted as follows:

Biomass resources in Pakistan, regional based biomass logistics. Seasonal

crops and its residues in Punjab region

Concept of mobile gasifier


Torrefaction of biomass before gasification in order to increase its heating

value. It is also beneficial to transport biomass after torrefaction due to less

moisture content.

Processing of biomass into pellets and briquettes

Simple instrumentation and control of biomass gasifier for efficient operation

Economics of electricity generation through gasification by utilizing crop

residues like rice husk

Electricity cost for dual and single fuel mode

Biomass gasifier operation and maintenance, standard operating procedures

6. Concluding Session

Dr Bilal Khan, Principal US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy

(USPCAS-E), NUST described that the project aims at capacity building of SMEs

through alternative means of power generation and promoting biomass gasification

technology in the country.

Introducing Biomass Gasification in Pakistan is a step towards efficient and

environment friendly utilization of Biomass/ Crop Residue to electrify the industrial

sector for uninterrupted power supply leading towards development and prosperity.

Keeping in view the advance nature and beneficial aspects of biomass gasification,

capacity building is a key element to spread awareness and establish optimized and

skilled technical services to promote training centers and research institutions, and

promotion and maintenance of installation of BGTs at industrial sector.

Figure 6. Participants after the closing session


7. Annexures 7.1 Annex-A Workshop agenda

One-Day Training Workshop

Research and Market Potential of Biomass Gasification Technologies in

Pakistan, 6 October, 2016

USPCAS-E, National University of Sciences and Technologies (NUST),

Islamabad

Description Time, hours

Inaugural Session

Recitation of the Holy Quran

Inaugural Address by Dr. Mohammad Bilal Khan

Opening Remarks UNIDO Representative

Introduction of Trainers/Speakers

1000 – 1030

Refreshments (Tea Break) 1030 –1045

Working Session 1:

Applied Research Potential and Its Impact on Successful

Business Plans

Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Presentation

Panel Discussion

1045– 1130

1130–1145

Working Session 2:

Industry, academia and research institutions role in

promoting market for biomass gasification

Dr. Salman Raza Naqvi

Panel Discussion

1145 – 1230

1230 – 1245

Working Session 3:

Market Potential/business models of Biomass Gasification

in Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Zubair presentation

Panel Discussion

1245 – 1330

1330 – 1345

Concluding Remarks/Discussion 1345- 1400

Closing Session:

Distribution of Certificates

Group Photo

1400 – 1415

LUNCH 14:15 – 1500

Trainers:

Dr. Manzoor Ahmad (University of Agriculture Faisalabad)

Dr. Salman Raza Naqvi (SCME, NUST)

Dr. Eng. M. Zubair (USPCAS-E, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan)


7.2 Annex-B List of Participants

Sr.

#

Name Title Industry/Compan

y

Contact

No.

Email

1 Mr. Esam

Alqararah

Country

Head

UNIDO, Pakistan [email protected]

2 Dr. M. Bilal

Khan

Principal/

Dean

USPCAS-E, NUST [email protected].

pk

1 Ali Yasir National

Project

manager

UNIDO 0333-

5233233

[email protected]

2 Zikrea Saleah Communic

ation

officer

UNIDO 0314-

5219011

[email protected]

3 Dr. Manzoor

Ahmad

Associate

Professor

University of

Agriculture,

Faisalabad

[email protected]

u.pk

3 Dr. M. Ishtiaq

Ali

Associate

Professor

Quaid-e- Azam

University,

Islamabad

0321-

5295275

[email protected]

4 Dr. Tariq

Mehmood

Associate

Professor

NCP-QAU 0333-

5178543

tariqm20002000@yahoo

.com

5 Dr. Salman

Raza Naqvi

Assisitant

professor

SCME-NUST 0333-

3754488

[email protected].

edu.pk

6 M. Amin

Durrani

Lab Engr. NUST 0333-

9856230

[email protected]

7 Dr. Majid Ali Assisitant

professor

NUST 0335-

1536040

8 Qamar uddin Technologi

st

NUST 0300-

9852448

qamaruddin85@hotmail.

com

9 Tahawwar Ali

Naqvi

Manager

Coordinati

on

Al-Moiz Industries

Limited Lahore

tahawwurnaqvi@gmail.

com

10 Haider Jabbar Manager

Technical

Al-Moiz Industries

Limited Lahore

[email protected]

om

11 Saeed Hussain Team

Leader

PCRET 03008335

518

[email protected]

12 Akram Warsi Research

coordinator

PCRET

13 Ameer

Rashid

Research

coordinator

PCRET

mailto:[email protected]











14 Zafar

Hussain

Research

coordinator

PCRET

15 Afsar Shah Research

coordinator

PCRET

16 Yousaf Baig CEO International

fabrication Company

Lahore, Pakistan

[email protected]

17 Fawad

Kashan

ILO USPCAS-E, NUST [email protected]

du.pk

18 Dr.

Muhammad

Zubair

Asst.

Professor

USPCAS-E, NUST 0333-

8379123

[email protected]

du.pk

19 Muneeb

Qayuum

Project

Coordinator

USPCAS-E, NUST muneebqayuum@gmai

l.com

20 Areej Ahmed

Khan

MHP

Engineer

USPCAS-E, NUST [email protected].

pk


7.3 Annex-C Pictorial Glimpse


7.4 Annex-D: Visibility Material

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7.5 Annex-E: Resource Material (Presentations)

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