Filters for steam and air help protect gasifier seals in KILnGAS plant

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1894 · Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States)

OSTI ID:7204795

Hayes, J W; Gaines, A

The KILnGAS demonstration plant in East Alton, Illinois, producing low sulfur fuel from high sulfur coal, was designed and constructed by Allis-Chalmers Energy and Minerals Systems Company with every possible safeguard for trouble-free operation. One example is the use of buffer fluid filters to protect the rotary seals on the gasifier, the primary production unit. The $150 million synfuel project uses a carbon/steam reaction process, developed by Allis-Chalmers, to produce 150-160 Btu gas, the primary energy components of which are carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H/sub 2/). The low heat value gas will be used initially to fire a boiler at Illinois Power Company's Wood River generating station.

• Research Organization: Allis-Chalmers Energy and Minerals System Co., Milwaukee, WI
• OSTI ID: 7204795
• Journal Information: Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States) Vol. 47:1; ISSN CHPCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
010404* -- Coal
Lignite
& Peat-- Gasification
BUFFERS
COAL GASIFICATION
COAL GASIFICATION PLANTS
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES
FILTERS
FILTRATION
FLUIDS
GASIFICATION
HOT GAS CLEANUP
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
KILNS
PURIFICATION
SEALS
SEPARATION PROCESSES
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES