Coal Gasification - the KILNGAS Project

摘要

The KILnGAS process, a coal gasification technology that was developed by Allis-Chalmers, and is currently being demonstrated on a commercial scale at East Alton, Illinois. The KILnGAS process is designed to convert large volumes of high-sulfur carbonaceous materials, including bituminous and sub-bituminous coals, into environmentally-clean low Btu gaseous (LBG) fuel. With a heating value of approximately 155 Btu/SCF, LBG is perceived to be best suited as a fuel for combustion in large boilers and combustion turbines, such as those used in the electric utility industry. This industry, therefore, is currently viewed as the primary market for the KILnGAS system, particularly in the Eastern half of the nation where extensive high-sulfur coal reserves exist. This paper describes the process and the status of the program. The application of the KILnGAS technology in the utility industry, and the impact this technology can have on acid rain control and coal usage are also discussed. 8 figs. (ERA citation 11:008183)