Coal Gasification

Nicola J. Wagner; M. Coertzen; R. H. Matjie; J. C. van Dyk

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-045051-3.00005-1

Coal Gasification

Nicola J. Wagner, M. Coertzen, R. H. Matjie, J. C. van Dyk

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This chapter deals with coal gasification, which is a process that converts carbonaceous materials, such as coal, petroleum, petroleum coke, or biomass, into carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Coal gasification as a power-generation technology is gaining popularity due to the ready global availability of the raw material (coal), as well as positive environmental issues associated with this technology over other combustion technologies. To ensure optimal process efficiency, an in-depth understanding of the coal properties influencing gasification behavior is required. Gasification performance is dependent on coal type and gasifier configuration. Typically, gasifiers are classified according to the type of reactor used and the way in which fuels and oxidant flow. The choice of gasification technology is dependent on a variety of factors, but coal type is generally the least flexible factor and gasification technology selection is typically based on the coal to be processed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Applied Coal Petrology
Subtitle of host publication	The Role of Petrology in Coal Utilization
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	119-144
Number of pages	26
ISBN (Print)	9780080450513
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-045051-3.00005-1
Publication status	Published - 18 Aug 2008
Externally published	Yes

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