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Method for feeding caking coal particles to a gasifier

US4191539A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 1977
Grant dateMar 4, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 15, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10J2300/0976
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method for feeding caking coal particles to a fluidized bed gasifier, without prior pretreatment, is disclosed. The coal particles are entrained in a gaseous stream and injected directly into the bottom of the fluidized bed around the outer perimeter thereof at a plurality of points and at a predetermined high velocity, such that the coal particles are shock heated and charred.

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