[Gasification] Gasifier construction question

[David G. LeVine]

In most systems I have seen, the reaction vessel is metal, usually 
stainless steel.  Has anyone looked at refractory ceramics for this area?

Looking at the refractories on the web, I see that they need internal 
reinforcement (i.e. a wire mesh to hold them) and a fairly difficult 
cure cycle.  However they tend to have lower thermal conductivity 
(especially when backed with pearlite filled refractories) but are 
more susceptible to abrasion than stainless steel.

Anyone else have thoughts on this as a throat material?

David G. LeVine
Nashua, NH  03060


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