Pulverized-Coal Combustion and Gasification: Theory and Applications for Continuous Flow Processes

by L. Douglas Smoot (Editor)

viii and approaches could be adapted to other coal conversion and combustion problems, we have not considered combustion or gasification in fluidized or fixed beds or in situ processes. In addition, we have not considered other fossil-fuel combustion problems associated with oil shale, tar sands, etc., even though many aspects of pulverized-coal combustion would relate to these problems. For the case of pulverized-coal models, we have attempted to provide a detailed description of the model foundations. Parts I and II of this book emphasize general principles for describing reacting, turbulent or laminar, multiphase systems. General conservation equations are developed and summarized. The basis for computing thermochemical equilibrium in complex, heterogeneous mixtures is presented, together with techniques for rapid computation and reference to required input data. Rate processes are then discussed, including pertinent aspects of turbulence, chemical kinetics, radiative heat transfer, and gas-particle convective-diffusive interactions. Much of Part II deals with parameters and coefficients for describing these complex rate processes. This part of the book provides recommended values of coefficients and parameters for treating complex reacting flows. Parts I and II may well be suitable for use in an advanced course in reacting flows, and have been written partly with that in mind. Part III deals with more specific aspects of pulverized-coal characteristics and rate processes. Following a general description of coal structure and constitution, coal pyrolysis and char oxidation processes are considered.

333 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1979

About the author

Leon Douglas "Doug" Smoot (born 1934) is an American chemical engineering professor and researcher. He is most noted for his work in aerospace/rocket propulsion and later his work on fossil fuels and energy. Dr. Smoot has worked in various capacities at Brigham Young University for over 35 years, and has also consulted with over sixty companies and agencies for energy and combustion throughout the United States and Europe. He is a member of American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Society for Engineering Education, The Combustion Institute, and NFPA and has authored or co-authored over 200 articles and 4 books on the topic on energy and propulsion.