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Equilibrium Modeling, Design, Construction, and Validation Testing of a Pilot Scale, USS Gasification Reactor

Hlebak, Joshua J.

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2011, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Mechanical Engineering (Engineering and Technology).
Fluidized bed gasification is currently not economically feasible on small and medium scales due to the expensive catalytic reformation of tar. It has been proposed to thermally reform this tar with an ultra-superheated steam (USS) flame that would be injected through tuyeres located inside the fluidized bed. This research involved modeling, design, construction, and validation of a USS gasification reactor, without the USS tuyere injection system. Systems were designed and tested to create a syngas via an USS gasification reactor, oxidize the syngas via an incinerator, gather experimental data, and ensure safe operation. This process was verified in a preliminary validation test. The USS reactor was able to produce a low quality syngas, while oxidizing the hazardous species for safe exhaust. Also the safety and data acquisition systems operated according to design. The alumina, reactor cylinder fractured with high temperature entrained particulates escaping the system, which ceased any further testing.
David Bayless (Advisor)
149 p.

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  • Hlebak, J. J. (2011). Equilibrium Modeling, Design, Construction, and Validation Testing of a Pilot Scale, USS Gasification Reactor [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1314293669

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Hlebak, Joshua. Equilibrium Modeling, Design, Construction, and Validation Testing of a Pilot Scale, USS Gasification Reactor. 2011. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1314293669.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Hlebak, Joshua. "Equilibrium Modeling, Design, Construction, and Validation Testing of a Pilot Scale, USS Gasification Reactor." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1314293669

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)