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Abatement of Filter Corrosion and Plugging in Integrated Gasification Combined-Cycle Systems--Microbeam Technologies, Inc., 1521 24th Avenue. S., #B-2, PO Box 14758, Grand Forks, ND 58201-6736; 701-772-4482
Dr. Steven A. Benson, Principal Investigator
Ms. Roxanne Benson, Business Official
DOE Grant No. DE-FG03-99ER82829
Amount: $99,956
Pluggage of gas filters is a major problem in the Integrated Gasification Combined-Cycle system, a process that produces synthesis gas from coal. The pluggage is caused by deposition of trace elements and other inorganic residues originating from the fuel used to operate the system. This decreases reliability and increases operation and maintenance costs. This project will test sorbents that have the potential to capture vaporized chemical species in a form that can be removed from the Integrated Gasification Combined-Cycle system. The captured materials would thus be prevented from depositing in the gas filters. The Phase I project will test several sorbents for their ability to capture vaporized trace inorganic species in a simulated gasification atmosphere. The form and stability of the sorbed product will be assessed to ascertain the most effective means of removal from gasifier.
Commercial Applications and Other Benefits as described by the awardee: This trace-element sorbent technology should apply to advanced coal gasification cleanup systems to increase overall system reliability and decrease operation and maintenance costs.