Chapter 5. Coal Gasification
5.1. Introduction
Gasification is a process that converts carbonaceous materials, such as coal, petroleum, petroleum coke, or biomass, into carbon monoxide and hydrogen (Wikipedia, 2006). The gaseous products are further processed for use as an energy source or as a material for the production of a variety of chemicals and/or liquid fuels. 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. ...
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