Abstract: Deposition of ash in the outlet conduit of a synthesis gas quench chamber is reduced or eliminated by providing a streamlined configuration at the mouth and throat of the outlet conduit.

Abstract: Deposition of ash in the outlet conduit of a synthesis gas quench chamber is reduced or eliminated by providing a wetted-wall at the mouth and throat of the outlet conduit.

Abstract: A process for the efficient production of power from non-gaseous carbonaceous fuels, such as coal, or heavy fuel oil, in a steam power plant in which the carbonaceous fuel is first gasified at relatively high pressure and temperature by partial oxidation with oxygen to produce a fuel gas, the fuel gas from the partial oxidation reaction is expanded to a lower pressure in a turbine. Undesirable compounds, e.g., sulfur compounds, are removed from the fuel gas, and the fuel gas supplied to a steam boiler for the production of power.The process of this invention provides an effective means for conversion of gas-fired steam generation facilities to coal or heavy fuel oil while at the same time increasing the power generating capacity of the installation, all with minimal atmospheric pollution. The process is effective for the conversion of other types of gas-fired heaters and boilers to coal or heavy fuel oil.

Abstract: An improved method for the generation of power in a combustion gas turbine utilizing fuel gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide in which said fuel gas is subjected to a water gas shift reaction whereby said fuel gas is enriched in both hydrogen and carbon dioxide prior to combustion in said combustion gas turbine. Undesirable nickel compounds contained in said fuel gas are removed and undesirable carbonyl sulfide decomposed by said water gas shift reaction.

Abstract: A static-type fluid-mixing method. It deals with mixing different fluids in a stream which are separated longitudinally. A portion of the stream is diverted laterally and the remainder is reversed after continuing in the original direction for a given distance. Both parts are then mixed by joining one another down stream.A static-type mixer. It has a conduit for carrying a stream of fluids separated longitudinally. It includes passages for diverting a portion of the stream laterally, and means for longitudinally reversing the remainder of the stream to rejoin the diverted portion after a given amount of flow of the stream.