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.
