18 Questions
What is the Boudouard Reaction?
A redox reaction of a chemical equilibrium mixture of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
What is the product of the Water Shift Reaction?
Carbon dioxide and hydrogen
What is the chemical formula of methane?
CH₄
What is the primary function of the combustion zone in a fixed bed gasifier?
To provide heat for the other zones
What is the equivalence ratio for the gasification process?
0.2 to 0.4
What is the application of gasifiers in heat application?
To convert agri-waste to combustible gas for drying and kiln firing
What is the product of the Methane Production reaction?
Methane and heat
What drives the process in the drying, pyrolysis, and reduction zones?
Heat transfer from the combustion zone
What is the application of gasifiers in mechanical power generation?
To convert agri-waste to combustible gas for running stationary pumps
What is the primary reactant in the Boudouard Reaction?
Carbon
What is the main purpose of the pyrolysis zone in a fixed bed gasifier?
To decompose the fuel
What is the energy change associated with the Water Shift Reaction?
+41,200 kJ
What is the purpose of the drying zone in a fixed bed gasifier?
To remove moisture from the fuel
What is the range of equivalence ratio for the gasification process?
0.2 to 0.4
Which zone in a fixed bed gasifier is responsible for producing combustible gas?
Reduction zone
What is the primary application of gasifiers in agriculture?
Heat application
What is the energy change associated with the Boudouard Reaction?
-172,600 kJ
What is the purpose of the combustion zone in a fixed bed gasifier?
To generate heat for the pyrolysis zone
Test your knowledge of gasification chemistry, including the Boudouard reaction, Water Shift Reaction, and methane production. Understand the chemical equations and energy changes involved in these important reactions.
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