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Coal gasification for electric utilities

Journal Article · · EPRI J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6099669

The article investigates approaches, problems and applications involved in coal gasification processes. It is suggested that coal should be gasified for generating electricity, rather than burned directly, with the resulting air pollution. Three different approaches are presented: the fixed bed gasifier and its derivative the slagging gasifier, the fluidized bed gasifier, and the entrained gasification system. Other topics covered are slurry handling and products of gasification. Separate sections explain gasification chemistry and integrating gasification and generation.

Research Organization:
Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, Calif.
OSTI ID:
6099669
Journal Information:
EPRI J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPRI J.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN EPRJD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English