Development of the IGT-RENUGAS process
The authors review the development of the RENUGAS process, which uses a fluidized-bed instead of a moving-bed gasifier. They describe the process research unit and the gasification test results on feed properties and effects of temperatures. Tests to date show that pressurized gasification at 300 psig, 1390 deg. to 1800 deg. F, and feed rate up to 1050 1b/hr of woody biomass is simple to operate. Total carbon conversion exceeds 92% above 1500 deg. F, and recycling the entrained char could raise that level. Other results identify the oxygen requirement, level of methane production, and the dry gas yield and gross calorific value of the fuel gas, which ranges from 290 to 360 Btu. The process data will be used to conduct environmental assessments and techno-economic analyses. 5 references, 6 figures, 2 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL
- OSTI ID:
- 5767032
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-850301-
- Journal Information:
- Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Vol. 12; Conference: 12. annual energy technology conference and exposition, Washington, DC, USA, 25 Mar 1985
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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MANAGEMENT
NUMERICAL DATA
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