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High Btu gas from coal: status and prospects

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7194589

A generalized process scheme for making substitute natural gas (SNG) from coal is presented in the form of a flowsheet. The Lurgi, Koppers-Totzrk, and Winkler processes are described on a commercial scale. The Hygas, Carbon Dioxide Acceptor, Synthane, Bi-gas, and Agglomerated Ash processes are described on a pilot plant scale. Diagrams of the gasifiers for all the processes are included. (EJH)

Research Organization:
Energy Research and Development Administration, Pittsburgh, Pa. (USA). Pittsburgh Energy Research Center
OSTI ID:
7194589
Report Number(s):
PERC/IC-76-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English