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BIO: Dr. Santosh K. Gangwal, Manager, Business Development, Energy Technology, Southern Research Institute has over 33 years of experience in coal and biomass gasification/pyrolysis, synthetic gas conditioning/conversion, fuel desulfurization, and carbon capture. He has developed and managed several multimillion dollar programs in the energy technology area including syngas cleanup, high temperature membranes, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, tar cracking, and others. He holds a PhD degree in chemical engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada. He holds 11 patents in the energy technology area and has authored over 150 journal articles and conference proceedings.
Revision Date: 11/4/2010
Tags: 211111 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction 原油和天然气开采, Southern Research Institute, Liquefaction System
Dr. Santosh K. Gangwal, Manager of Business Development Energy Technology at Southern Research Institute, observed that the conversion of biomass and coal-to-liquid transportation fuels (carbon-to-liquids) can significantly improve the nation’s energy security. Biomass is a renewable resource and the United States has the world’s largest known coal reserves. Southern Research Institute’s ongoing advanced carbon-to-liquid projects were described. One display that drew the attention of everyone was the comparison of gasoline costs with various biomass and coal-to-liquids options vs. crude at two different prices. Comparison of $/bbl Gasoline Equivalent Cost (See link above to slides.) With carbon sequestration the costs increase only slightly, but this is highly site specific. Dr. Lee had actually displayed analyses for the ALE North Dakota DCL project, when using lignite the breakeven cost was only $47/bbl of crude. This is because there would be a sales value for the CO2, due to the proximity to depleted oil fields and the use in enhanced oil recovery.
Revision Date: 11/4/2010
Tags: 211111 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction 原油和天然气开采, Southern Research Institute, Liquefaction System, Cost
Charles (Chuck) Gounaris of CoalStar Industries, Inc., discussed their process for the direct conversion of coal-to-liquid fuels. This process is more economical and environmentally-friendly than other processes currently used. A unique approach allows a minor capital investment and the production of coal crude oil. Revenues generated by the initial investment then can be used to fund the further refining. There were developments this week for several major projects. Dow and Shenhua submitted plans yesterday to the Chinese government for a coal-to-chemicals plant in Yulin, Shaanxi province. Production will be 3.3 mty of methanol, ethylene and propylene. The Baard Energy plant in Wellsville, Ohio has $2.5 billion in funding from outside investors. One crane is in place and land clearance is expected in the spring. Environmental permits have been issued after three years of litigation. Products will be diesel fuel and chemicals. The plant will employ 400 people with 4,000 used during construction.
Revision Date: 11/4/2010
Tags: 211111 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction 原油和天然气开采, CoalStar, Liquefaction System
Dr. Theo Lee, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Headwaters CTL, LLC, described an advanced 20,000 BPD coal-to-ultraclean liquid fuels plant that has recently been commissioned in Inner Mongolia, China. Operating since early 2009, the plant is based on Headwaters' direct coal liquefaction and Axens' synthetic fuel hydrocracker. All the process parameters have been achieved. There are some equipment issues such as the coal feed through lock hoppers instead of let down valves. Although direct coal liquefaction posts a high stringent coal requirement (prefers to use a lower coal), it is more thermally energy efficient (low carbon footprint) and requires less investment than indirect coal liquefaction. Direct liquefaction is most suitable for gasoline but can be economically tailored for production of other fuels. Indirect liquefaction allows economic production of chemicals.
Revision Date: 11/4/2010
Tags: 211111 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction 原油和天然气开采, Headwaters, Liquefaction System, China
Webinar Status of Carbon-to-Liquid Project Technology Webinar - Hot Topic Hour November 4, 2010
The Hot Topic Hour on November 4 covered the latest developments on conversion of coal and biomass to liquid fuels and chemicals. Both the indirect and direct liquefaction processes were discussed. Password: hth514
Revision Date: 11/4/2010
Tags: 211111 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction 原油和天然气开采, Headwaters, CoalStar, Southern Research Institute, Liquefaction System, Cost, China