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Improved Refractories for Slagging Gasifiers in IGCC Power Systems
Cynthia P. Dogan, Kyei-Sing Kwong,James P. Bennett and Richard E. Chinn
Albany Research CenterU.S. Department of Energy/Office of Fossil Energy
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsBaltimore, MDApril 22-24, 2003
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Electricity
Coal
Petroleum Coke
Refinery Co-products
Steam
Syngas
Particulate Removal
Syngas Conversion
Total Package
Gasifier
Slag/Soot
Steam
Combustion Turbine
Steam Turbine
Bac
k-up
/ Pe
akin
g Fu
el
Solids Co-products
Sulfur
CO2 & Sulfur
Removal
CO2
Gasification
Chemicals
Oxygen
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Material Challenges Inherent to Slagging Gasifier Technology
• Operating Temperatures of 1250° to 1600°C.
• Thermal Cycling.• Alternating Reducing and
Oxidizing Environment.• Corrosive Slags of Variable
Chemistry.• Corrosive Gases.• Pressures ≥ 400 psi.
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Gasifier Containment Strategy
Refractory Lining
Steel Shell
Flowing Slag
Thermocouple
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Current “best” refractories last 4 to 18 months, with a replacement cost of up to $1,000,000 and 2-3 weeks downtime.
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Current “best” thermocouples do not survive more than a few days
of gasifier operation
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Gasifier manufacturers and operators list increased refractory lifetime as one of THE most important needs of the industry.
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Project Research Goals:
• Enhance gasifier reliability and economics through the development of– Improved refractory materials and repair
techniques for longer service life.– Longer-life thermocouple assemblies for more
reliable temperature control.
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Research Approach
• Post-mortem evaluation of spent materials to identify failure mechanisms.
• Engineer new materials capable of resisting failure, and test in laboratory.
• Pilot-scale and/or commercial-scale testing.
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories: Post-mortem Evaluation
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories: Post-mortem Evaluation
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories Solution:Reduce Slag Penetration and Attack
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories Solution
Engineer the matrix composition to encourage reaction with the slag, causing the slag to solidify at the surface of the refractory.
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories Solution
ARC’s Improved Refractory Current Industry Best
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories SolutionOptimize Composition for Chemical,
Mechanical, & Thermal Stability
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories SolutionIn collaboration with ANH Refractories, Inc., scale-up production in a commercial setting
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories SolutionExpanded testing for chemical, mechanical
& thermal stability
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories Solution:Rotary Kiln Exposure Test
• > 1650° C• 5 hour exposure• Coal Slag from a
commercial gasifier
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories Solution:Rotary Kiln Exposure Test
ARC/ANH Refractory Commercial High-Cr2O3 Refractory
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories Solution:Rotary Kiln Exposure Test
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories Solution:Next Step
Complete proof-of-concept testing in preparation for placing test panels in commercial gasifiers in early Fall.
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Refractories SolutionNext Step: Non-Chrome Alternatives
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Thermocouple:Post-mortem Evaluation
Two primary failure mechanisms:•Mechanical failure•Slag penetration and attack
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Thermocouple SolutionCreate a more corrosion-resistant thermocouple protection system through the optimization of the ceramic sheath and the development of an improved filler material.
Filler
Ceramic Sheath
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Thermocouple Solution:Coatings
SiO2 penetration from the slag “Densified Surface
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Thermocouple Solution:Improved Filler Material
An improved filler material has been developed, along with a dry-pressing method of manufacture that can be readily adapted to a commercial setting.
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Thermocouple Solution:Next Step
In collaboration with our industrial partners, manufacture thermocouple assemblies for proof-of-concept testing in working gasifiers
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Conclusions
• A modified high-chrome refractory has been developed at the Albany Research Center that shows improved performance in simulated slagging gasifier environments.
• A thermocouple protection assembly is being designed for longer life in a slagging gasifier environment.
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FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
FY 2002 On-site ReviewAugust 20-21, 2002
17th Annual Conference on Fossil Energy MaterialsApril 22 - 24, 2003
Thank You!