Woody biomass fuel demand for domestic power and heat production has been increasing. For a stable bioresource supply, herbaceous perennial energy-crop such as Erianthus arundinaceus (Erianthus) is a promising option. Erianthus (JES1) grew about 14 t/ha in Nasu-shiobara, Japan and stand-dead, leading to small drying cost. However, clinker formed by ash or char melting during gasification could decrease in operating time, leading to a worsening of profitability. In this study, the fusion

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... ristics of Erianthus ash and char were investigated. First, the TG and DTA curves of Erinathus Ash were obtained using TG-DTA, resulting that the TG curve decreased by approximately 10% in 800-1000°C and decreased by approximately 10% in 1100-1300°C. The DTA curve showed negative peaks at about 700, 900, and 1200°C. In the