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Process for producing a sulfur free combustible gas. [4 claims; 1 drawing]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7344068
A process is described for producing hot combustible gas free of sulfur, halogens and particulate matter. The process comprises passing oxygen, steam and/or carbon dioxide through a reaction zone containing an alkali or alkaline earth metal oxide, hydroxide, bicarbonate or carbonate and a carbonaceous fuel such as coal. The sulfur and halogen in the carbonaceous fuel are removed resulting in a combustible gas substantially free of sulfur, halogens and particulate matter. 4 Claims, 1 Drawing Figure.
Assignee:
TIC; ERA-02-012182; EDB-77-016540
Patent Number(s):
US 3977844
OSTI ID:
7344068
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English