Performance assessment and multiobjective optimization of a biomass waste-fired gasification combined cycle for emission reduction

The use of renewable fuels leads to reduction in the use of fossil fuels and environmental pollutants. In this study, the design and analysis of a CCPP based on the use of syngas produced from biomass is discussed. The studied system includes a gasifier system to produce syngas, an external combustion gas turbine and a steam cycle to recover waste heat from combustion gases. Design variables include syngas temperature, syngas moisture content, CPR, TIT, HRSG operating pressure, and PPTD. The effect of design variables on performance components such as power generation, exergy efficiency and total cost rate of the system is investigated. Also, through multi-objective optimization, the optimal design of the system is done. Finally, it is observed that at the final decisioned optimal point, the produced power is 13.4 MW, the exergy efficiency is 17.2%, and the TCR is 118.8 $/h. [Display omitted] •An integrated gasification cycle power plant is proposed, modeled, and designed.•A parametric study is conducted to study the effect of design variables.•Wood chips is selected as biomass.•Optimal design is performed through a multi-objective optimization method.•The optimal exergy efficiency of 17.2%, and the TCR of 118.8 $/h were achieved.