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Technical Review of Coal Gasifiers for Production of Synthetic Natural Gas

합성천연가스(SNG) 생산을 위한 석탄가스화기 기술성 검토

  • Lee, Geun-Woo (Research & Development Division, Hyundai Engineering & Construction) ;
  • Shin, Yong-Seung (Research & Development Division, Hyundai Engineering & Construction)
  • Received : 2011.12.16
  • Accepted : 2012.06.15
  • Published : 2012.08.01

Abstract

Because of the increasing cost of oil and natural gas, energy production technologies using coal, including synthetic natural gas (SNG) and integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC), have attracted attention because of the relatively low cost of coal. During the early stage of a project, the developer or project owner has many options with regard to the selection of a gasifier. In particular, from the viewpoint of feasibility, the gasifier is a key factor in the economic evaluation. This study compares the technical aspects of gasifiers for a real SNG production project in an early stage. A fixed-bed slagging gasifier, wet-type entrained gasifier, and dry-type entrained gasifier, all of which have specific advantages, can be used for the SNG production project. Base on a comparison of the process descriptions and performances of each gasifier, this study presents a selection guideline for a gasifier for an SNG production project that will be beneficial to project developers and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractors.

최근 고유가와 천연가스 수요 상승에 따른 가격 상승으로 인하여 상대적으로 낮은 가격의 석탄을 이용한 에너지 생산이 주목을 받고 있다. IGCC를 비롯한 석탄가스화 분야는 오래전부터 청정화석연료를 이용한 유망한 기술로 각광받아 왔었다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 석탄가스화 기술을 이용하여 합성천연가스를 생산하는 실제 프로젝트 개발단계에서 석탄가스화기 선정을 위한 기술적 검토를 수행하였다. 합성천연가스 생산에 적합하다고 판단되는 가스화기로써 고정층 슬래그 가스화기, 습식 분류층 가스화기, 건식 분류층 가스화기를 검토 대상으로 선정하여 연구를 진행하였다. 선정된 가스화기별 주요 공정 특징 및 성능에 대하여 검토하였으며, 종합검토내용을 토대로 합성천연가스 생산시 석탄가스화기 선정방향에 대하여 제시하였다.

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