Steam is intermittently admitted into the fuel bed during the production of producer gas to__________________?

Correct answer: D. Minimise the chances of clinker formation

  • A. Convert CO to CO2
  • B. Increase the combustion rate
  • C. Increase the gas production rate
  • D. Minimise the chances of clinker formation

Explanation

Intermittent steam injection helps cool and loosen excessively hot regions in the fuel bed, reducing ash fusion and clinker formation. Its primary purpose here is not to convert CO to CO₂ or simply increase combustion.

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