Recent Developments in Gas Producers

JSGT 1950 V34 T040-T054

Important requirements in the successful operation of gas producers are a deep fuel bed maintained in a uniform and compact condition and fuel of suitable and constant quality. Mechanical devices are discussed for maintaining uniformity of fuel (and ash) bed. The possibilities are discussed of the automatic control of gas producers in relation to the furnaces they supply and of delivering gas under pressure. Pitfalls in methods of gas analysis are commented on and recommendations are made. The chief requirements of the coal to be used are noted.

G. W. C. Allan