Patent ID: 9096807
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: C10J,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A gasifier for use in converting a feedstock material into a syngas, comprising: an outer chamber; a reaction zone positioned within the outer chamber, the reaction zone comprising an uppermost portion and a lowermost portion; a disruption device comprising at least two extensions, the disruption device maneuverable within the outer chamber to ensure a steady flow of the feedstock material into the reaction zone without bridging, wherein the disruption device is configured to maneuver from a first position where one of the at least two extensions is in contact with the uppermost portion of the reaction zone and a second position where one of the at least two extensions is in contact with the lowermost potion of the reaction zone; a controller in communication with the disruption device, wherein the controller is programmed to initiate maneuvering of the disruption device from the first position to the second position; an input pressure sensor in communication with the controller; and an output pressure sensor in communication with the controller; wherein: