Kinetic calculation of plasma-air and plasmasteam gasification of solid fuels

Authors

  • K.A. Umbetkaliev Institute of Combustion Problems, 172 Bogenbai Batyr str., Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • A.B. Ustimenko Institute of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, al- Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 al-Farabi ave., Almaty, Kazakhstan; Plasmatechnika R&D LLP, 26 Nauryzbay Batyra st., Almaty, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18321/cpc483

Keywords:

coal, kinetic calculation, plasma gasification, reactor, synthesis gas.

Abstract

In this paper, kinetic calculation of kuchekinsky coal plasma-air and plasma-steam gasification in a cylindrical channels with plasma source is performed. For kinetic calculations onedimensional kinetic code Plasma-Coal were
applied. Calculation results showed that gas phase in plasma-air gasification products, starting from the coordinate value of 0.15 m, is mainly represented by synthesis gas, concentration of which at reactor outlet is 48.6%. At the same time, the concentration of carbon monoxide over the entire temperature range is higher than the concentration of hydrogen. Their concentration at
reactor outlet is 31,2% and 17.5%, respectively. Gas phase of plasma-steam gasification products is also represented mainly by synthesis gas. At 0,15 m reactor length, synthesis gas concentration is 93,9%, and reached up to 100% at reactor outlet.

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Published

2023-06-06 — Updated on 2022-02-08

How to Cite

Umbetkaliev, K., & Ustimenko, A. (2022). Kinetic calculation of plasma-air and plasmasteam gasification of solid fuels. Combustion and Plasma Chemistry, 20(1), 73–81. https://doi.org/10.18321/cpc483

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