This book focuses on the assessment of different coal gasification
technologies for the utilization of Russian coals with analyses of
economically feasible process chains for preparation of marketable
products from high-ash coals. The work presented is important in view of
the general competitiveness that marks the future of coal in the world.
As the cheapest form of fuel (in comparable terms) coal will undoubtedly
be in demand resources in the world. The book consists of parts which
include an overview about the major coal characteristics, detailed
discussion of fundamental aspects of gasification technologies and
gasifiers, an introduction into annex concepts, an overview about
different technologies of syngas utilization, technical and economic
assessment of several coal-to-liquid and coal-to-chemicals routes, and
feasibility demonstration for selected process chains. This book is
addressed to the management and engineers of Russian coal companies and
scientific staff of Russian research institutions working in the field
of coal utilization.