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Low inlet gas velocity high throughput biomass gasifier

US4828581A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1987
Grant dateMay 9, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10J2300/1853
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses a novel method of operating a gasifier for production of fuel gas from carbonaceous fuels. The process disclosed enables operating in an entrained mode using inlet gas velocities of less than 7 feet per second, feedstock throughputs exceeding 4000 lbs/ft.sup.2 -hr, and pressures below 100 psia.

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