Fluidized Bed Gasification of Rice Hulls

Editor(s)

Dicks, J. B.

Abstract

This paper deals with the gasification of whole rice hulls in a 0. 15-m (6-in) fluidized bed gasifier. The fluidization characteristics of the multi-solid bed are described, including the results based on the data collected at steady state. The system was designed and operated with whole rice hulls (10% moisture) at 3. 78 to 5. 04 g/s (30 to 40 lb/hr). The experimental results are also compared with the data of ground rice hulls. The advantages and disadvantages are listed and discussed. The approach of handling the whole rice hulls in the fluidized bed gasifier and the key factors to operate the process are introduced. The presented data provided the experience necessary for operating a small scale fluidized bed gasifier as well as any desired scale-up gasification system.

Meeting Name

10th Annual Energy-Sources Technology Conference and Exhibition (1987: Feb. 15-18, Dallas, TX)

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1987 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

18 Feb 1987

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