Mathematical modeling for molten ash slagging moving bed coal gasifier
considering the impact of bed characteristics
Abstract
Molten ash slagging moving bed gasification technology is significant
for lump coal utilization. Mathematical modeling is essential for a
comprehensive understanding of transport and reaction phenomena in a
gasifier. In this work, a model based on the impact of bed
characteristics was proposed, encompassing: (i) particle fragmentation
and agglomeration varied the particle size and bed voidage, (ii) gas
channeling weakened the gas-solid heat transfer efficiency and variation
of the gas phase temperature, and (iii) molten ash covering coal surface
attenuated the gas-solid reaction rate. A good agreement was found
between the simulation results of the proposed model and industrial
data. Finally, the effects of the operating and model parameters were
studied. The results indicated that the steam flow rate had a
significant influence on the product gas composition, and the
temperatures of gas and solid phases were sensitive to the gas
channeling factor.