Abstract
A one-dimensional model is developed to represent the ash-melting phenomenon, which was not considered in the previous one-dimensional (1-D) entrained-flow gasifier model. We include sensible heat of slag and the fusion heat of ash in the heat balance equation. To consider the melting of ash, we propose an algorithm that calculates the energy balance for three scenarios based on temperature. We also use the composition and the thermal properties of anorthite mineral to express ash. gPROMS for differential equations is used to solve this algorithm in a simulation; the results include coal conversion, gas composition, and temperature profile. Based on the Texaco pilot plant gasifier, we validate our model. Our results show good agreement with previous experimental data. We conclude that the sensible heat of slag and the fusion heat of ash must be included in the entrained flow gasifier model.
Highlights
An entrained flow gasifier (EFG) uses finely pulverized coal with steam and oxygen co-current to make syngas
After oxygen was completely consumed, the reaction rates were very slow. This trend is characteristic of typical EFGs; it is consistent with the results in past research [5,6,16]
This study suggests that a heat-balance model of an EFG must consider the effects of melting of ash
Summary
An entrained flow gasifier (EFG) uses finely pulverized coal with steam and oxygen co-current to make syngas. This design forms a uniform internal temperature, and has a residence time of only a few seconds [1]. An EFG is not affected by the rank of the coal [2]. Many commercial EFGs are operated by enterprises such as (General Electric) GE, Shell, Siemens, CB&I, MHI and ThyssenKrupp [3]. These types of gasifiers are operated at a temperature higher than the AFT
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