NTPC Transactions on Energy Research

A NETRA Initiative
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S.Shaswattam, Anil Kumar Das, Subrata Sarkar, Prahlad Halder

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Steam-Enhanced Gasification of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)/Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)

Authors
Shanta Kumar1, *, Rajesh Deshpande2, Yashwant Kumar Saini1, Jitendra Patidar1, Manish Sonker1, Subrata Sarkar1
1Hydrogen, Biomass & Waste to Energy Group, NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance, NTPC Ltd., Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
2Thermotech System Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
*Corresponding author. Email: shantakumar@ntpc.co.in
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Shanta Kumar
Available Online 1 October 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-849-3_13How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Gasification; MSW/RDF; Waste to Energy; Hydrogen
Abstract

Steam-enhanced gasification of MSW/RDF is an innovative sustainable waste management technique to generate rich syngas for the generation of either electricity or hydrogen. Renewable energy generation through gasification is clean as well as affordable. It has the potential to facilitate the development of sustainable cities and communities. Auto-thermal, chemical looping gasification, plasma gasification, etc. are types of gasification classified based on variation of the environment of gasification. A demonstration plant, based on steam-enhanced gasification of MSW/RDF effectively gasifies 15 TPD MSW/RDF to produce syngas. Innovative solutions such as for syngas cleaning and refiring of tar collected in the gasifier contribute sustainable waste treatment for energy production. The innovative heat recovery mechanism for in-process applications improves the thermal efficiency of the system. It is analysed that separation of hydrogen from syngas is more efficient and economical as compared to generation of hydrogen through electrolysis using the electricity generated. Enriching an oxidising agent such as air with oxygen will further enhance the hydrogen generation capacity. Hydrogen generated through the thermochemical route, whereas hydrogen separated from syngas using separation technologies, is considered green hydrogen.

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NTPC Transactions on Energy Research
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A NETRA Initiative
Publication Date
1 October 2025
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978-94-6463-848-6
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