Theoretical and experimental studies of fixed-bed coal-gasification reactors. Annual technical progress report, September 1, 1981-August 30, 1982
One of the oldest and best known methods for gasifying coal is the fixed-bed coal gasification process. This research is aimed at obtaining a better understanding of the fixed-bed gasification reactor through modeling studies and laboratory scale reactor studies. The objectives are two-fold: (1) to conduct experimental tests using a laboratory fixed-bed reactor in order to validate basic trends predicted by current models. The experimental results will enable the identification of unknown parameters in the model; and (2) to expand existing models by removing some of the simplifying assumptions made by including short-term dynamic effects, and by incorporating radial variations in temperature and concentration. Although considerable attention has been paid in the recent past to model fixed-bed gasifiers, little or no effort has been made to obtain laboratory confirmation of assumptions made in the model and in the use of such data to determine model parameters. The research under this contract is aimed at filling this gap.
- Research Organization:
- Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG22-80PC30219
- OSTI ID:
- 6787405
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/PC/30219-T3; ON: DE83001388
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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