Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) – Powermax Efficient & Clean Energy Solutions
Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) – Powermax Efficient & Clean Energy Solutions
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Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) – Powermax Efficient & Clean Energy Solutions
Apr 16, 2026
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Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) – Powermax Efficient & Clean Energy Solutions

For industries and communities aiming to maximize energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint, Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is the optimal pathway. By simultaneously generating electricity and capturing usable heat from a single biomass fuel source, Powermax CHP systems achieve overall energy efficiencies of 85% or higher—far surpassing conventional separate heat and power generation.

At the core of our CHP offering is the WUFBG Updraft Fixed Bed Gasifier, a technology purpose-built for high-moisture feedstocks and seamless thermal integration. Whether you need process steam for a factory, hot water for district heating, or thermal oil for industrial drying, Powermax delivers a complete, turnkey CHP solution.

Core Technology: WUFBG Updraft Fixed Bed Gasification

The WUFBG series is Powermax's flagship gasification system for combined heat and power applications. Its thermochemical design is inherently optimized for energy cascading.

How It Works:

Gasification: Biomass feedstock (wood chips, bark, EFB, bagasse) with moisture content up to 55% enters the updraft reactor. Through four distinct zones—drying, pyrolysis, oxidation, and reduction—the solid fuel is converted into combustible syngas.
Power Generation: The clean syngas fuels a high-efficiency gas engine or gas turbine, driving a generator to produce baseload renewable electricity.
Heat Recovery: High-temperature exhaust gas (500-600°C) and engine jacket water (90-95°C) are captured via heat exchangers.
Thermal Utilization: Recovered heat is delivered as saturated steam (up to 1.25 MPa), hot water, or thermal oil to meet on-site industrial or residential demands.
WUFBG CHP flow diagram
  • Rice husk
  • Wood chips
  • Bagasse
  • Bamboo processing waste
  • Bamboo slices
  • Charcoal forest
  • Coconut shell
  • Corn straw
  • Corncob
  • Cotton stalk
  • Grain straw
  • Hawthorn seed
  • Hazelnut shell
  • Olive kernel shell
  • Peach kernel
  • Peanut shell
  • Sorghum stalk
  • Tree branches
  • Tree root
  • Urban furniture waste

Why Choose Powermax for Biomass CHP?

Advantage Powermax CHP Solution
Fuel Flexibility & Moisture Tolerance Processes raw biomass up to 55% moisture (WUFBG). Eliminates costly pre-drying infrastructure and operational energy drain.
High System Efficiency Achieves 70-75% Cold Gas Efficiency plus thermal recovery, resulting in 85-90% Total CHP Efficiency.
Clean & Dry Gas Proprietary dry filtration system (Cyclone + Dual ESP) ensures tar-free gas, protecting engines and reducing wastewater discharge.
Economic Co-Products Produces marketable Biochar (10-15% of input mass), creating an additional revenue stream and improving project ROI.
Proven Reliability Technology validated in Vietnam and Philippines projects, running 8,000+ hours annually on undried feedstock.

CHP Application Scenarios

Powermax CHP systems replace fossil fuel boilers and grid electricity across a wide spectrum of industries:

1. Wood Processing & Panel Manufacturing
Need: Steam for drying kilns and hot pressing + Electricity for sawing/sanding.
Fuel: On-site bark, sawdust, and offcuts.
Powermax Fit: WUFBG system converts wet wood waste into steam and power, closing the loop on production waste.

2. Palm Oil Mills & Agricultural Processing
Need: Process steam for sterilization and digestion + Electricity for mill operations.
Fuel: Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) and palm kernel shells.
Powermax Fit: High-moisture tolerance handles EFB (55-60% moisture) directly from the mill, providing captive power and steam.

3. Food & Beverage / Textile Industry
Need: Consistent low-pressure steam for cooking, washing, or dyeing + Electricity.
Fuel: Purchased wood chips or regional agricultural residue.
Powermax Fit: Modular Biowatt CHP units offer rapid deployment (7-10 days) for factories seeking energy cost reduction.

4. District Heating & Zero-Carbon Parks
Need: Hot water for community heating + Electricity for local grid support.
Fuel: Urban wood waste or forestry residue.
Powermax Fit: Scalable from 1 MWe to 10 MWe, integrating with ORC units for low-temperature heat recovery.

Technical Specifications (WUFBG CHP Series)

Parameter WUFBG 1MW CHP WUFBG 2MW CHP
Electrical Output 1,000 kW 2,000 kW
Thermal Output (Recoverable) ~1,200 kWth (Steam/Hot Water) ~2,400 kWth (Steam/Hot Water)
Configuration 1 × WUFBG2400 + 1 × 1000 kW Genset 2 × WUFBG2400 + 2 × 1000 kW Gensets
Biomass Consumption 1,000 - 1,500 kg/hr 2,000 - 3,000 kg/hr
Feedstock Moisture 30% - 55% (Wet Basis) 30% - 55% (Wet Basis)
Gas Heat Value 1,200 - 1,800 Kcal/Nm³ 1,200 - 1,800 Kcal/Nm³
Heat Recovery Medium Steam (≤1.25 MPa) / Hot Water (90°C) / Thermal Oil
Ash Discharge Wet / Dry Wet / Dry

Global CHP Validation

Vietnam Wood Chip CHP Project
Location: Rural Industrial Zone
Status: Operational (Final Acceptance Nov 2024)
Solution: 2 MW+ WUFBG CHP system.
Impact: Utilizes local acacia wood waste to provide 24/7 electricity and process steam, replacing volatile diesel generation and supporting local industry growth.

Kenya Tea Factory CHP (Woodwatt Technology)
Application: 70 Units of Woodwatt 1000 deployed.
Impact: Provides simultaneous electricity and withering heat for tea processing, demonstrating the reliability of Powermax CHP in off-grid agricultural settings.
CHP service and support

The Powermax CHP Advantage: A Complete Energy Partnership

We go beyond equipment supply to ensure your CHP project is optimized for long-term profitability.

Feedstock Analysis: Laboratory testing of your specific biomass to calibrate gasification parameters and guarantee performance.
Thermal Integration Engineering: Custom design of the heat recovery loop (steam boiler, thermal oil heater, or ORC) to match your exact industrial process requirements.
Modular & Scalable Design: From the containerized Biowatt for rapid 1-2 MW deployment to the heavy-duty WUFBG for multi-MW industrial parks.
Remote Monitoring: 24/7 IoT connectivity ensures operational stability and predictive maintenance alerts.
Ready to lower your energy costs and achieve net-zero goals with Biomass CHP?
Contact Powermax today for a feasibility study tailored to your feedstock and thermal load profile.
International Sales Department | Tel: +86 510 68229610 | Email: info@biowatt-energy.com
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