MSU is investigating downdraft gasification of biomass. This trailer-mounted gasifier was purchased from Community Power Corporation of Golden, Colorado. Fluidized-bed technology at Oklahoma State University will be compared to the downdraft technology at MSU.

Left: Alex Thomasson and Mark Bricka

Below: wood chips (top right and left) and pelletized switchgrass as in-field cubes (bottom left) and off-site pellets (bottom right)