Abstract

ix

Executive Summary

S-1

 Introduction

S-1

 Project Description

S-1

 Project Results

S-3

 Project Conclusions

S-7

 References

S-8

1.

Introduction

1-1

1.1

Cross Flow Filter Concept

1-1

1.2

Cross Flow Filter Development

1-1

1.3

Long Term Durability Testing

1-10

1.4

References

1-10

2.

Experimental Test Plan

2-1

2.1

Objective

2-1

2.2

Description of Test Facilities

2-2

2.2.1

PFBC Simulator Test loop

2-2

2.2.2

Gasifier Char, HTHP Recirculating Gas Test Loop

2-7

2.3

Operating Procedures and Test Criteria

2-12

2.3

References

2-18

3.

Summary of Test Results

3-1

3.1

Overview

3-1

3.2

PFBC Simulator Filter Testing

3-3

3.3

Gasifier Char, Recirculating Gas Testing

3-20

4.

Discussion and Results

4-1

4.1

Comparison of PFBC Simulator and Plant Filter Testing

4-1

4.2

Comparison between Simulator and Gasification Plant Experience

4-8

4.3

Cross Flow Filter Performance Potential

4-19

4.4

Cross Flow Filter Durability

4-23

4.5

References

4-30

5.

Conclusions and Recommendations

5-1