Analysis and implementation of gasification processes in combined cycle

Throughout this paper the synthesis of gas from coal as feedstock for combined cycle is explained from different points of view. A complete and detailed explanation of the reactions involving gasification and further implementation of the process into combined cycle is given along the document. In between, an analysis about the state-of-art in which the technology is enclosed at this moment is shown to describe the characteristics of IGCC all around the world. To continue, an exhaustive breakdown of Puertollano’s IGCC power plant is done to clarify concepts into a practical framework. An idea emerges from this power station due to the closure to which has been forced. This premise is to recycle some of the devices concerning gasification that operated at Puertollano in order to hybridize them into another combined cycle, reducing investment and fuel costs. To see if this process is suitable, thermal and economic viability analyses are performed. Finally some possible improvements are stated with the results obtained.Ingeniería Mecánic