Possibilities of supplying internal combustion engines by wood gas

The article presents possibilities of implementation gas, came by wood biomass gasification, to run on internal combustion engines powered normally by Diesel fuel. Carbonization, gasification and burning effects were introduced. Main processes occurring during biomass gasification were shown. Basic chemical reactions characteristic to each stage were named. The differences in composition of received gas according to sort of biomass, gasification medium and type of generator were mentioned. In article were depicted way of modus operandi and structures of typical generators along with its advantages and disadvantages. gas properties obtained by this method and its main parameters were presented. The advantages and disadvantages posed by the use of wood gas in internal combustion engines were described. Parameters of the gas that should be amended to allow the engine to be powered were listed. Also were shown ways of changing these parameters. Necessary engine modifications to be able to supply it with wood gas were presented. The article finishes with conclusions and risks resulting from the use of this technology and also possible impact on the environment.