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Title: Pressurized pyrolysis and gasification of Chinese typical coal samples

Journal Article · · Energy and Fuels
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ef700684m· OSTI ID:21049726
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  1. Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan (China). State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion

This paper aims to understand the pyrolysis and gasification behavior of different Chinese coal samples at different pressures. First, the pyrolysis of four typical Chinese coals samples (Xiaolongtan brown coal, Shenfu bituminous coal, Pingzhai anthracite coal, and Heshan lean coal) were carried out using a pressurized thermogravimetric analyzer at ambient pressure and 3 MPa, respectively. The surface structure and elemental component of the resultant char were measured with an automated gas adsorption apparatus and element analyzer. It was observed that higher pressure suppressed the primary pyrolysis, while the secondary pyrolysis of coal particles was promoted. With respect to the resultant solid char, the carbon content increased while H content decreased; however, the pore structure varied greatly with increasing pressure for different coal samples. For Xiaolongtan brown coal (XLT) char, it decreased greatly, while it increased obviously for the other three char types. Then, the isothermal gasification behavior of solid char particles was investigated using an ambient thermal analyzer with CO{sub 2} as the gasifying agent at 1000{sup o}C. The gasification reactivity of solid char was decreased greatly with increasing pyrolysis pressure. However, the extent of change displayed a vital relation with the characteristics of the original coal sample. 26 refs., 5 figs., 5 tabs.

OSTI ID:
21049726
Journal Information:
Energy and Fuels, Vol. 22, Issue 2; Other Information: yhping2002@163.com; ISSN 0887-0624
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English