R.I. 4742

Laboratory-Scale Work on Synthesis-Gas Production

Cover Page

Title Page

Contents
Section 1
1887kb pdf		 Development of process in laboratory unit operating on entrained powdered coal

Introduction
Theoretical
Apparatus and operating procedure

Gasification in a 3-inch tube with wet purification
Gasification in a 6-inch tube with dry residue recovery system
Section 2
1648kb pdf		 Gasification in improved larger-capacity unit with pneumatic coal-feeding and dry-residue recovery system
Life of silicon carbide generator lining, repairs, and replacements
Section 3
931kb pdf		 Coals charged
Results
Operating data and results
Section 4
1127kb pdf		 Residues of gasification
Material and heat balances
Section 5
1471kb pdf		 Translation of operating results to gasification on commercial scale
Conclusions
Section 6
1709kb pdf		 Experimental pilot unit for underground gasification studies with highly superheated steam and oxygen
Introduction
Apparatus and operating procedure
Operating data and results
Conclusions
Appendix