A Theoretical Analysis on Volatile Matter Release from Different Coals Using CPD Model During a Coal Gasification

Abstract

Integrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power plants have been developed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and to increase the efficiency of electricity generation. A devolatilization process of entrained coal gasification is predicted by CPD model which could describe the devolatilization behavior of rapidly heated coal based on the chemical structure of the coal. This paper is intended to compare the mass release behavior of char, tar and gas(CO, CO 2 , H 2 O, CH 4) for three different coals. The influence of coal structure on gas evolution is examined over the pressure range of 10~30atm.