Texaco process
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The Texaco process is an advanced method of coal gasification. Coal gasification converts coal into combustible gases like carbon monoxide and hydrogen, aiming to maximize the production of these gases rather than just heat. The Texaco gasifier system uses a coal-water slurry, where the water acts as both a transport medium and a gasification agent when turned into steam. This process operates at high temperatures, around 1,500 °C (2,700 °F), causing the coal's ash to be removed as molten slag. This method is considered a promising entrained-bed gasification system.12
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