Biomass conversion reactor power generation system and method

A method for generating power from biomass feedstock, said method comprising:

• channeling biomass feedstock from a source of biomass feedstock to a biomass conversion reactor coupled to the source of biomass feedstock;
• converting the biomass feedstock into syngas;
• channeling the syngas to a combustor coupled to the biomass conversion reactor;
• channeling working fluid from a source of working fluid through a first heat exchanger element coupled in the combustor;
• transferring heat from combustion of the syngas into the working fluid while the working fluid flows through the first heat exchanger element, such that the working fluid is isolated from the syngas and from products of combustion;
• and
• channeling the heated working fluid to a turbine coupled in flow communication downstream from the first heat exchanger element, the turbine driven by the heated working fluid.