Melvin D. Mayes
Engineering at Woodstone Dr, Baton Rouge, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0017751
Issued Date
Apr 3, 1979
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
1023 Woodstone Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Professional information
System For Detecting Slag Level In A Solid Fuels Gasification Reactor
US Patent:
4750435, Jun 14, 1988
Filed:
Oct 16, 1987
Appl. No.:
7/109143
Inventors:
Melvin D. Mayes - Baton Rouge LA
Assignee:
The Dow Chemical Company - Midland MI
International Classification:
F23N 500
US Classification:
110192
Abstract:
The invention is a system for detecting the level of slag in a solid fuels gasification reactor. In this invention a pokerod is extended into the quench chamber of the reactor, and pulled back to a retract position, in a timed sequence. The timed sequence is initiated by an electronic controller unit, in combination with an air pressure regulator, a solenoid valve, a double chamber air cylinder, and two sensor switches. The end of the pokerod that moves into the quench chamber is designed to contact the solid slag without penetrating the material itself. If the pokerod makes contact with the slag material, the controller sets off an alarm to warn the operator of slag build up in the reactor.