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Determination of the distribution of ash, pyrite and basic constituents in coal particles

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6889357
In fluidized-bed gasification of high-sulfur coals, such as the KRW and U-Gas processes, relatively low melting ash is produced by reaction of iron from pyrite with the siliceous components produced from clays and quartz. To prevent catastrophic growth of ash clinkers and defluidization of the bed, ash in the bed must be limited to 40 to 50 weight percent. As a result of this low ash content of the bed, the ash must be agglomerated to facilitate its removal from the bed without unacceptable loss of char carbon and decrease of gasification efficiency. It is envisioned that the initial formation of ash reaction products occurs by reaction of the minerals present in single particles of char formed from single particles of coal. The oxide composition of the ash of single particles determines their melting point, viscosity and potential for agglomeration. In this paper the results of the application of some methods of investigation of ash composition in single particles of coal are reported. 6 refs., 6 figs., 3 tabs.
Research Organization:
Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC21-84MC21313
OSTI ID:
6889357
Report Number(s):
CONF-8708275-1; ON: DE88017153
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English