A pilot scale biomass-to-liquid (BTL) process was investigated for Fischer-Tropsch diesel production.
200 kWth dual fluidized bed gasifier was integrated with 1 bbl/day F-T synthesis reactor.
Purified syngas satisfies minimum requirements of F-T synthesis.
F-T diesel produced successfully (1 L/h) and satisfies the automotive fuel standard.
Fully integrated BTL system was operated successfully more than 500 h.