Process for the production of fuel gas from coal

Patent · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:864134

Patel, Jitendra G ^[1]; Sandstrom, William A ^[2]; Tarman, Paul B ^[3]

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1. Bolingbrook, IL
2. Chicago, IL
3. Elmhurst, IL

An improved apparatus and process for the conversion of hydrocarbonaceous materials, such as coal, to more valuable gaseous products in a fluidized bed gasification reaction and efficient withdrawal of agglomerated ash from the fluidized bed is disclosed. The improvements are obtained by introducing an oxygen containing gas into the bottom of the fluidized bed through a separate conduit positioned within the center of a nozzle adapted to agglomerate and withdraw the ash from the bottom of the fluidized bed. The conduit extends above the constricted center portion of the nozzle and preferably terminates within and does not extend from the nozzle. In addition to improving ash agglomeration and withdrawal, the present invention prevents sintering and clinkering of the ash in the fluidized bed and permits the efficient recycle of fine material recovered from the product gases by contacting the fines in the fluidized bed with the oxygen as it emanates from the conduit positioned within the withdrawal nozzle. Finally, the present method of oxygen introduction permits the efficient recycle of a portion of the product gases to the reaction zone to increase the reducing properties of the hot product gas.

• Research Organization: Memphis Light, Gas and Water Div., TN
• Assignee: Institute of Gas Technology (Chicago, IL)
• Patent Number(s): US 4315758
• OSTI ID: 864134
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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