1. An overview of IGCC systems
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction of IGCC
- 1.2 Layouts of key IGCC components and processes
- Detailed Description of Each Process and Component
- 1.4 Gasifiers
- 1.5 Syngas cooling
- 1.6 Gas cleanup system
- 1.7 WGS application for pre-combustion CO2 capture
- 1.8 Combined cycle power island
- 1.9 Economics
- 1.10 Cogasification of coal/biomass
- 1.11 Polygeneration
- 1.12 Conclusion
- Nomenclatures and acronyms
- References
- Biography
Part I: Fuel types for use in IGCC systems
2. Utilization of coal in IGCC systems
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Integrated gasification combined cycle demonstration systems
- 2.3 Characteristics of coals
- 2.4 Comparison of high-rank coals versus low-rank coals properties for IGCC applications
- 2.5 Coal preparation
- 2.6 Feeding system
- 2.7 Influence of coal rank on gasifier operation
- 2.8 Utilization of other feedstocks in IGCC
- 2.9 Areas for improvement in gasification for viable use of IGCC technology
- References
- Biography
3. Petroleum coke (petcoke) and refinery residues
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Overview of petroleum coke for use in gasification plants
- 3.3 Overview of the refinery residues for use in gasification plants
- 3.4 Integration of refineries with gasification plants
- 3.5 Conclusions
- Further Reading
- Biography
4. Biomass feedstock for IGCC systems
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Biomass feedstocks for gasification
- 4.3 Preparation of biomass for gasification
- 4.4 IGCC Technology options for biomass fuels
- 4.5 Conclusions
- Nomenclatures and acronyms
- References
- Biographies
5. Municipal wastes and other potential fuels for use in IGCC systems
- Abstract
- 5.1 Municipal solid waste and gasification technology
- 5.2 Plasma gasification technology
- 5.3 Commercial facilities (WPC plasma gasification technology)
- 5.4 Process description-IPGCC power plant
- 5.5 Environmental considerations
- 5.6 Summary/Observations
- References
- Biography
Part II: Syngas production and cooling
6. Gasification fundamentals
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Characterization of fuels
- 6.3 Classification of fuels
- 6.4 Moisture evaporation
- 6.5 Pyrolysis and volatiles release
- 6.6 Heterogenous reactions
- 6.7 Mineral matter transformations and ash deposition
- 6.8 Syngas composition
- 6.9 Air-blown versus oxygen blown
- 6.10 Summary
- References
- Biography
7. Effect of coal nature on the gasification process
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Effect of coal properties on the gasification process
- 7.3 Concluding Remarks
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Biography
8. Major gasifiers for IGCC systems
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Brief overview of the gasification process
- 8.3 Generic gasifier characteristics
- 8.4 Commercial entrained flow gasifiers
- 8.5 The General Electric gasifier
- 8.6 The Shell coal gasification process
- 8.7 The Siemens fuel gasification technology
- 8.8 The CB&I E-Gas coal gasification process
- 8.9 Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems gasification technology
- 8.10 The Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions PRENFLO coal gasification process
- 8.11 Commercial fluid bed gasifiers
- 8.12 The HTW fluid bed gasifier
- 8.13 The Kellogg Brown and Root transport gasifier (TRIG)
- 8.14 Commercial fixed (moving) bed gasifiers
- 8.15 Chinese gasifiers
- 8.16 East China University of Science and Technology opposed multiple burner gasifier
- 8.17 The TPRI gasifier
- 8.18 Emerging technologies, and novel concepts
- 8.19 The AR/ GTI compact gasifier
- 8.20 Chemical looping gasification
- 8.21 Summary and conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Biography
9. Syngas cooling in IGCC systems
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction: purpose of cooling syngas after gasification
- 9.2 Thermodynamic aspects of syngas cooling
- 9.3 Methods of high temperature cooling
- 9.4 Low- temperature cooling and syngas saturation
- 9.5 Potential of high temperature gas clean-up
- 9.6 Impact on the power cycle
- References
- Biography
Part III: Syngas cleaning, separation of CO2 and hydrogen enrichment
10. Wet scrubbing and gas filtration of syngas in IGCC systems
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Contaminants removal of coal-based IGCC systems
- 10.3 Contaminants removal from biomass-based IGCC systems
- 10.4 Efficiency of IGCC systems as related to WS/PR
- 10.5 New technologies
- References
- Biography
11. Acid gas removal from syngas in IGCC plants
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Chemical solvents
- 11.3 Physical solvents
- 11.4 Hybrid solvents
- 11.5 Warm gas cleanup technologies
- 11.6 Other technologies
- 11.7 Applications of AGR technologies in commercial IGCC plants
- 11.8 Impact of sulfur recovery technology on the selection of the AGR technology
- 11.9 Conclusions
- References
- Biography
12. Hydrogen production in IGCC systems
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction: hydrogen coproduction in integrated gasification combined cycle systems
- 12.2 Processes for hydrogen production from IGCC
- 12.3 Advanced concepts for hydrogen production
- 12.4 Advantage of hydrogen coproduction in IGCC
- 12.5 Hydrogen storage
- 12.6 Summary
- Nomenclature
- References
- Biographies
13. Integration of carbon capture in IGCC systems
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture
- 13.3 Types of CCUS technology
- 13.4 Future trends for CCUS technologies for IGCC systems
- 13.5 Integration of CCUS technologies into IGCC systems
- 13.6 Conclusions
- References
- Biography
14. By-products from the integrated gas combined cycle in IGCC systems
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Generation of residues in IGCC
- 14.3 Characterization of by-products from IGCC systems
- 14.4 Management of by-products
- 14.5 Examples
- 14.6 Future Trends
- 14.7 Summary
- 14.8 Sources and further information
- References
- Biography
Part IV: The combined cycle power island and IGCC system simulations
15. The gas and steam turbines and combined cycle in IGCC systems
- Abstract
- Nomenclature
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Gas turbine systems
- 15.3 Thermodynamics of the Brayton Cycle
- 15.4 Industrial heavy-frame gas turbine systems
- 15.5 Axial compressors and turbine aerodynamics
- 15.6 Turbine blade cooling
- 15.7 Thermal-flow characteristics in dump diffuser and combustor-transition piece
- 15.8 Combustion
- 15.9 Steam turbine systems
- 15.10 Heat recovery steam generator
- 15.11 Combined cycle
- 15.12 Gas turbine inlet fogging
- 15.13 Case study of various power systems fueled with low calorific value (LCV) producer gases derived from biomass including inlet fogging and steam injection (Excerpted from Yap and Wang, 2007)
- 15.14 Conclusions
- References
- Biography
Part V: Case studies of existing IGCC plants
16. A simulated IGCC case study without CCS
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Case summary and software description
- 16.3 Gasification block
- 16.4 Gas cleanup system
- 16.5 Power block
- 16.6 Steam seal and condenser
- 16.7 Results of the IGCC plant model
- 16.8 Conclusions
- References
- Biography of the first author
17. Dynamic IGCC system simulator
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Development of an IGCC dynamic simulator with an operator training system (OTS)
- 17.3 Capabilities, features, and architecture of the IGCC dynamic simulator and OTS
- 17.4 3D virtual plant and immersive training system
- 17.5 Capabilities, features, and architecture of the IGCC 3D virtual plant and ITS
- 17.6 Leveraging the IGCC dynamic simulator and 3D virtual plant in advanced research
- 17.7 Using the IGCC OTS and ITS in engineering education and industry workforce training
- 17.8 Conclusions
- Nomenclature
- References
- Biographies
18. Case study: Wabash River Coal Gasification Repowering Project, USA
- Abstract
- 18.1 Project structure and background
- 18.2 Project description
- 18.3 Environmental performance
- 18.4 Design and construction
- 18.5 Commercial operation
- 18.6 Ownership changes
- 18.7 Conclusion
- References
- Biography
19. Case study: Nuon–Buggenum, The Netherlands
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Coal milling and drying
- 19.3 Coal feeding
- 19.4 Gasification system and fly ash removal
- 19.5 Gas cleaning and sulfur recovery
- 19.6 Air separation unit
- 19.7 Combined cycle unit
- 19.8 Conclusions
- Reference
- Biography
20. Case Study: ELCOGAS Puertollano IGCC power plant, Spain
- Abstract
- 20.1 ELCOGAS description
- 20.2 Technical description of Puertollano IGCC plant
- 20.3 Operating experience
- 20.4 Lessons learned
- 20.5 R&D investment plan
- 20.6 Future prospects
- References
21. Case study: Sarlux IGCC power plant, Italy
- Abstract
- 21.1 Background—synergy and integration with the refinery
- 21.2 General description of Sarlux IGCC complex
- 21.3 Technical aspects and peculiarities of SARLUX IGCC
- 21.4 Plant performances
- 21.5 Environmental impact
- 21.6 Schedule of activities
- 21.7 Construction activities
- 21.8 Startup and performance tests
- 21.9 Key operational issues
- 21.10 IGCC complex availability and commercial operation
- 21.11 Further improvements
- Conclusions
- Nomenclature
- Further Reading
- Biographies
22. Case study: Nakoso IGCC power plant, Japan
- Abstract
- 22.1 Air-blown IGCC demonstration test
- 22.2 Results and evaluation of the demonstration test
- 22.3 Operation plans after converting a demonstration plant to commercial use
- 22.4 Operation result after converting the demonstration plant to commercial use
- 22.5 Large-scale IGCC development plans by TEPCO
- Conclusion
- References
- Biography
23. Case study: Kemper County IGCC project, USA
- Abstract
- 23.1 Kemper County IGCC project description
- 23.2 Process overview
- 23.3 Technical description of Kemper County IGCC plant
- 23.4 Lignite properties
- 23.5 Expected synthesis gas composition
- 23.6 Projected environmental performance
- 23.7 Major accomplishments to date
- 23.8 Kemper IGCC demonstration period
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Biography
24. Improvement opportunities for IGCC
- Abstract
- 24.1 CO2 capture: opportunities for IGCC
- 24.2 Improvement of key units in IGCC with and without CCS
- 24.3 Efficiency of IGCC
- 24.4 Conclusions and outlook
- References
25. The current status and future prospects for IGCC systems
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 IGCC status
- 25.3 Polygeneration
- 25.4 IGCC outlook
- 25.5 Summary
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
- Biography