SYNGAS PRODUCTION

Question 1

_____ is a mixture of hydrogen (H₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and often carbon dioxide (CO₂), it can be used as fuel.

Answer 1

Syngas (synthesis gas)

Question 2

_____ is a combustible gas

Answer 2

CO and H2

Question 3

Syngas has a _____ compared to conventional fossil fuels

Answer 3

lower calorific value

Question 4

Syngas has a potential to be less harmful to the environment due to its _____

Answer 4

lesser greenhouse gas emission

Question 5

_____ (emitted gases) can be to used for the production of syngas which helps the reduction of greenhouse gas emission.

Answer 5

flue gases

Question 6

fuel type

Answer 6

• syngas
• natural gas
• gasoline
• coal
• diesel

Question 7

calorific value of syngas

Answer 7

4-12 MJ/kg

Question 8

calorific value of natural gas

Answer 8

42-55 MJ/kg

Question 9

calorific value of gasoline

Answer 9

44-46 MJ/kg

Question 10

calorific value of coal

Answer 10

24-35 MJ/kg

Question 11

calorific value of diesel

Answer 11

42-45 MJ/kg

Question 12

Coal gasification

Answer 12

C + H2O→CO + H2 (steam reforming)
C + (½)O2→CO (partial oxidation)

Question 13

Biomass gasification

Answer 13

C + H2O→CO + H2 (steam reforming)
C + (½)O2→CO (partial oxidation)