Concepts of fundamental processes related to gasification of coal. Quarterly progress report, April-June 1981

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:5753179

Wiser, W H

Progress reports are presented for the studies on (1) single stage catalytic coal gasification, and (2) reaction of aromatic compounds with steam. The primary objective of (1) is to optimize the process variables and catalyst systems to maximize methane yields. During this quarter, the gasification system was set up and pressure tested. The electrical system was also completed and is functional. The thermocouples and slurry feed system are being installed. The purpose of (2) is to assess the feasibility of coal liquefaction-steam reforming of coal-derived liquids for the production of synthesis gas and hydrogen. To date, a reactor has been built which is composed of two zones: the preheat and reaction zone and the control and product analysis zone. The Packard 7400 Series gas chromatography system has been redesigned. A thermal conductivity detector for H/sub 2/, CO and CO/sub 2/ analysis and flame ionization detector for hydrocarbon analysis can be used at the same time. The flow rates (water and benzene) and % stroke (controlled volume pump) have been established. Preliminary experiments have been attempted with steam/benzene mixtures at atmospheric pressure to establish the operating and analytical procedure. (ATT)

• Research Organization: Utah Univ., Salt Lake City (USA). Dept. of Mining and Fuels Engineering
• DOE Contract Number: AM03-77SF01484
• OSTI ID: 5753179
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/01484-T3; FE-1484-7; ON: DE82000764
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
010404* -- Coal
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& Peat-- Gasification
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Lignite
& Peat-- Hydrogenation & Liquefaction
ALKANES
AROMATICS
BENZENE
CATALYSIS
CATALYSTS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHEMICAL REACTORS
CHROMATOGRAPHY
COAL GASIFICATION
COAL LIQUIDS
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
FLOW RATE
FLUIDS
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
GASIFICATION
HYDROCARBONS
LIQUIDS
METHANE
OPTIMIZATION
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTION
REFORMER PROCESSES
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SEPARATION PROCESSES
STEAM
STEAM REFORMER PROCESSES
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES