1 Using Models To Select Operating Conditions for Gasifiers

The gasifier is probably the most important component in an IGCC cycle because it provides a means for converting solid fossil or opportunity fuels into clean gaseous fuels, liquid fuels or chemical feedstocks. In a recent DOE Industry survey, improved performance of entrained-flow gasifiers and the use of computer simulation to address problems hindering their operation have been identified to be critical for the success of Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power plants [Clayton et al, 2002]