Pipeline gas from coal-hydrogenation (IGT Hydrogasification Process). Project 9000 interim report No. 1, July 1, 1976--June 30, 1977

Technical Report · Sat Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7050299· OSTI ID:7050299

Ten tests were made with a variety of coals. Highlights included demonstrating the technical feasibility of the HYGAS process with highly caking bituminous coal (during Test 54) and several long tests with subbituminous coal (Tests 55 through 58). Data on maximum carbon conversion were also obtained in another test series with mildly caking bituminous coal. Test 61, in which 90%+ carbon conversion was achieved, represents the best carbon conversion of bituminous coal during this reporting period. Test 62 lasted for 3 days in early June 1977, and was terminated because of operational problems in the product-gas quench system. Test 63 included 7 days of self-sustained operation and carbon conversions of around 80%. A variety of support studies were also conducted, including work in plant effluent processing, methanation testing, and engineering services. Notably, in June 1977, IGT began constructing a cold-flow model to increase understanding of the initiation of solids flow to the steam-oxygen bed and of the stability of this fluidized bed. Details of all 10 of the HYGAS tests, of plant maintenance and improvements, and of the support studies, are presented.

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, Ill. (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7050299
• Report Number(s): FE-2434-23
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENERGY SOURCES
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