Abstract:
The invention relates to a process and apparatus for entrained flow gasification of solid fuels under pressure, characterized in that first and second gasification agents containing oxygen are supplied in at least two stages to a powdery gasification stream input from above without burners so that a first, upper gasification chamber and, connected to it, a second, lower gasification chamber are formed. There is partial gasification of the gasification materials because of the addition of the first gasification agents, which are apportioned in terms of quantity and composition; temperatures arise in the first, upper gasification chamber that are greater than 600° C. Furthermore, the carbon conversion of the first gasification products is limited to a maximum of 80% with reference to the carbon input of the gasification materials. Because of the addition of the second gasification agents that are apportioned in terms of quantity and composition, temperatures arise in the second gasification chamber that are so high that complete gasification takes place for the most part and the desired composition of the raw synthesis gases of the second gasification products is achieved. In the process, the ashes are discharged in a dry form and/or in the form of melted slag.