Gasification technology steam/biomass ratio

Syngas composition, most importantly the H2/CO ratio, varies as a function of production technology and feedstock. Steam methane reforming yields H2/CO ratios of three to one whereas coal and biomass gasification yields ratios closer to unity or lower. Conversely, the required properties of the syngas are a function of the synthesis process. Fewer moles of product almost always occur when H2 and CO are converted to fuels and chemicals. Consequently, syngas conversion processes are more thermodynamically favorable at higher H2 and CO partial pressures. The optimum pressures depend on the specific synthesis process. 

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