6989Chemical EngineeringMedium
A coal gasifier operating at 20 atm. (e.g. Lurgi gasifier) as compared to one operating at atmospheric pressure (e.g. Kopper-Totzek or Winkler gasifier) will produce a gas having ________?
AHigher carbon monoxide content
BLower carbon dioxide content
CNone of these
DHigher methane content and thus higher calorific value
Correct answer
D. Higher methane content and thus higher calorific value
Explanation
The correct answer is Higher methane content and thus higher calorific value.