Yangmei Taiyuan Chemical’s R-GAS furnace is ready for use

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The R-GAS furnace at Yangmei Taiyuan Chemical is ready for use. Author/Source: Yangmei Group Taiyuan Chemical New Materials Co., Ltd. Date: 2021-04-09. Clicks: 7. “Adjusting the particle size of coal powder, discharging coal powder… Testing the system’s airtightness, conducting preliminary debugging of the system’s programs…” On March 22nd, in the company’s No. 3 central control room, over 20 engineers and technicians, along with several American experts, were busy discussing the project and examining the equipment. This is Anthony Eastland, Director of Research and Chief Engineer at the U.S. Gas Technology Institute, along with his team, carrying out the final preparations prior to ignition and coal feeding, in accordance with the test schedule for the R-GAS gasifier. “The fluidized bed mechanism of this R-GAS gasification furnace is completely different from that of other coal chemical processes in China, featuring independent innovation. Once the project is successful, we will not need to import coal from other provinces for gasification, which is of great significance for the development of the coal chemical industry. ”Introduced by Bai Jing, deputy manager of the synthetic ammonia branch and head of the R-GAS workshop. Today, chemical products are widely used in all aspects of production and daily life. The development and application of R-GAS gasifiers can fundamentally solve the problem of direct gasification of coal with high ash fusion points in Shanxi Province and across the country, and it is of great significance for the clean and efficient utilization of such low-quality coal with high ash content as well as for improving resource utilization efficiency. At present, Huayang Group adheres to the \"127\" development strategy, and carbon-based materials represent one of the key paths for its transformation and development. The R-GAS gasifier, which achieves a carbon conversion rate of 99%, has opened up a new way for the clean and efficient utilization of coal. The R-GAS gasifier project includes process units such as coal powder preparation, gasification system, and syngas washing and treatment, as well as over 10 system components including the pulverized coal feeding system, natural gas ignition system, and cooling circuit system. It features advanced process technology and a high level of technological sophistication. At the project site, the experts checked everything one by one, fearing any oversight. “The purpose of our trip is to work together with Huayang Group on the preparations for igniting the R-GAS gasifier, and the progress so far has been quite smooth. We are also deeply impressed to see how serious and meticulous the technicians here are. ”said Alvaro Rodriguez, a process engineer at the U.S. Gas Technology Institute responsible for the ignition modules. “I am the systems engineer for the R-GAS gasification furnace project, responsible for the entire process, from data collection to the system architecture design. My main task this time is to test all the CNC modules. At the same time, there are many experts in our back office who are analyzing the on-site data; we are confident that ignition will be successful. ”Wang Lei, an electrical and computer engineer at the U.S. Gas Technology Institute, is also full of confidence in achieving a successful ignition. At the project site, American experts not only got their hands dirty themselves but also worked together with the local technical personnel. “We had a detailed discussion on the principles of pulverized coal transportation, coal gasification technology, and the combustion process within the furnace. ”Geng Wenjie, deputy head of the R-GAS project construction leadership team, said, “We will exchange feedback with them on our suggestions, so as to adjust and optimize the project in a timely manner and ensure that ignition is achieved as soon as possible.” ” From last year until March this year, due to the pandemic, experts from the U.S. Gas Technology Institute were unable to visit the site; therefore, technical discussions were carried out via video conferences and emails. The DCS data collected on-site was sent by the American experts across the ocean, where the backend team at the institute conducted real-time data analysis and provided guidance for further adjustments. Following online discussions between experts and the group’s technical staff, as well as on-site adjustments, the R-GAS gasifier is now ready for use.