Patent ID: 8480769
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: F23G

Abstract:
1. A cyclone gasifier, comprising: a chamber having a first portion proximal to a first end and a second portion proximal to a second end; a first fuel injector positioned for introducing a first fuel tangentially into the first portion of the chamber with a tangential velocity; a burner positioned for introducing a second fuel to the second portion of the chamber; and an oxidant injector positioned for introducing oxidant tangentially into the first portion of the chamber to accelerate the tangential velocity of the first fuel and swirl the first fuel from the first portion toward the second portion; wherein the burner is configured to direct a flame toward the first portion from the second portion; wherein the second portion includes a flow path for a product gas formed by gasification of at least the first fuel to exit the furnace; and wherein the first fuel includes a solid fuel.