In comparing Groeneveld's calculations with actually measured maximum gasifier loads, calculated loads seem to be too high by a factor of 1.5 - 2. The reasons for this discrepancy are not completely clear. Venselaar proposes a time-lag between complete heating up and complete devolatilization. Alternatively, the influence of the particle size distribution on the outcome of the maximum load calculations may have to be considered (see Appendices 1 and 2).
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