Pipeline gas from coal-hydrogenation (IGT hydrogasification process). Project 9000 quarterly report No. 7, January 1--March 31, 1978

Technical Report · Tue Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6356371· OSTI ID:6356371

Tests were conducted, with HYGAS pilot plant, to obtain data on the operating conditions necessary for high char conversion at high throughputs, using Illinois No. 6 bituminous coal. Three tests, numbers 68, 69, and 70, were conducted. In addition, three major modifications were made to the HYGAS reactor to improve the operation of the steam--oxygen gasifier and to decrease fines loss from the reactor. After Test 70, the Institute of Gas Technology (IGT) made three modifications to the plant. A new, six-nozzle, steam-oxygen sparger design was installed, the 339 valve was relocated, and the installation of double-screening equipment in the coal feed area was completed. Other plant turnaround activities were also conducted during the time required for the above modifications. HYGAS personnel continued to supply Procon, Inc., with data to aid them in their design of a commercial/distribution HYGAS plant. IGT also made suggestions to Procon concerning the commercial plant reactor design. Construction work continued on a cold flow model of the low-temperature transport stage of the commercial gasification reactor. Tests were conducted in a small plastic model to evaluate solids feeding devices for the low-temperature reactor section of this gasifier. Four solids feeding devices were tested.: two lift-pot configurations, an L-valve, and a reverse-seal leg. Details of these tests are given in this report. A preliminary engineering study was made of a hot-liquid quench system to be added to the HYGAS pilot plant.

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6356371
• Report Number(s): FE-2434-29
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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