Comparison of Refractory Performance in Black Liquor Gasifiers and a Smelt Test System
Description:
Prior laboratory corrosion studies along with experience at the black liquor gasifier in New Bern, North Carolina, clearly demonstrate that serious material problems exist with the gasifier's refractory lining. Mullite-based and alumina-based refractories used at the New Bern facility suffered significant degradation even though they reportedly performed adequately in smaller scale systems. Oak Ridge National Laboratory's involvement in the failure analysis, and the initial exploration of suita…
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Date:
September 25, 2001
Creator:
Peascoe, RA
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department