Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

The College of New Caledonia and Purden Lake and Ski Resorts are collaborating on an applied researchproject to refine biomass gasification technology for power generation. Biomass gasification is a simpleprocess that converts organic material to a gas mixture that can then be combusted in an internal combustionengine to generate power. By converting to renewable fuels, companies operating in remote, off-the-gridlocations, such as a ski hill, can reduce their use of fossil fuels, lowering their operating costs and reducingcarbon emissions.This project will address current technical challenges with using gasification to generate power. Collegeresearchers and students will investigate technology-based options to clean and prepare gas products fromgasification in order to maximize fuel and operational efficiency for maximum power generation. The Collegeand Purden Lake and Ski Resort will work together to assess local wood fibre supply and identify how thecompany can integrate renewable fuels into its operations. Information from this project will be shared withother companies who seek to switch to renewable fuels using gasification technology.