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Performance of US coals in an industrial air-blown gasifier

Conference · · Coal Technol. (Houston); (United States)
OSTI ID:5080138
This paper describes the operational history and an overview of test results of a 6.5 foot diameter Wellman-Galusha gasifier at the Twin Cities Research Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gasification tests of 16 different US coals to date have been undertaken with objectives such as: identifying gasifier capacity and conversion efficiencies; investigating influence of coal type on gasifier operation; characterizing gas quality for various operating conditions; identifying design changes that can reduce downtime and operational requirements; providing a source of low-BTU gas for processing and utilization studies; providing an opportunity for hands-on gasifier operation experience for cooperators and evaluating environmental impacts of low-BTU gasifiers.
Research Organization:
Black Sivalls and Bryson, Incorporated, Twin Cities Operations, Minneapolis, Minnesota
OSTI ID:
5080138
Report Number(s):
CONF-831112-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Coal Technol. (Houston); (United States) Journal Volume: 4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English