Economics of the Koppers K-T gasification process for synthetic gas and chemical manufacture

Conference · Sun Sep 10 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6415536

Kamody, J F; Cannon, J F

The commercially proven Koppers K-T gasification process is employed for the gasification of coal and other carbonaceous fuels to produce a carbon monoxide and hydrogen rich gas. Almost exclusively the plants have been utilized for the production of ammonia from coal. However, the latest commissioned plant in Modderfontein, South Africa, produces 65 metric tons per day of methanol as well as 1000 metric tons per day of anhydrous ammonia. Inherent features of the K-T process result in the production of a gas which is extremely well suited for chemical synthesis applications. An additional major advantage to the process is its ability to handle a variety of feedstocks, including all ranks of coal, char and petroleum coke. In addition, liquid feedstocks, such as heavy residuals or tars, can be processed. This advantage is important in contracting for an economical fuel supply or in switching to alternate fuels during the life of the plant. Presently designed units can process a maximum of 850 tons per day of solid carbonaceous fuel.

• Research Organization: Koppers Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
• OSTI ID: 6415536
• Report Number(s): CONF-780902-P1
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States) Journal Volume: 23:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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10 SYNTHETIC FUELS
ALCOHOLS
AMMONIA
BOILERS
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBON MONOXIDE
CARBON OXIDES
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS
COAL GASIFICATION
CONSTRUCTION
COST
ECONOMICS
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
GASIFICATION
HYDRIDES
HYDROCARBONS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
INTERMEDIATE BTU GAS
KOPPERS-TOTZEK PROCESS
METHANOL
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
NITROGEN HYDRIDES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PRODUCTION
RETROFITTING
SYNTHESIS
SYNTHESIS GAS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES