Abstract
Fossil fuels have been the main source of energy for many years hence the depletion of resource. There is
therefore a need for alternative cleaner energy sources of fuel to be explored. The use of these conventional
fuels led to land degradation global warming and air pollution. A wood gasifier machine which produces
combustible gas from solid fuels like charcoal, wood and agriculture residue was designed. The combustible
gas can be used for heating purposes or to produce mechanical or electrical energy. There was a great
literature search for the technology currently being used for gasification processes which led to the design
and manufacture of the gasifier prototype which was tested and came out successfully. An internal
combustion engine was run on the combustible gas. Gasification bi-products that came out were tar and ash
which could be used for water proofing and fertilizer respectively. Biofuels are renewable energy sources
and are carbon neutral as they do not increase the total amount carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The test
also revealed some shortcomings in the design. The air which was used to allow for combustion to take
place was inadequate, hence there is a need for further research.