Vortex reactor

Abstract

The claimed utility model relates to the field of thermochemical processing of carbon-containing raw materials, primarily biomass, and can be used to produce synthetic gas and activated carbon in vortex-type installations. In a vortex reactor for the thermal and catalytic conversion of biomass into synthetic gas and activated carbon, including a chamber for the gasification of raw materials, what is new, according to the claimed utility model, is that the reactor, equipped with an internal heating system by means of heating elements passing through at least four temperature compensators, is made in the form of an ellipsoid with double walls and contains an additional shaft filled with limestone, As well as a screw mechanism for forced and continuous removal of activated carbon, the space between the walls is filled with a refractory heat-accumulating mixture, and the limestone fraction size is up to 40x50 mm. The technical result is reduced thermomechanical stresses in the structure; reduced time to reach operating mode; reduced heat loss; prevention of blockages during unloading; and increased gasification intensity.