Abstract:
A combustible gas is generated under pressure in a reactor by supplying fuel oil, steam and air to the reactor. The hot combustible gas withdrawn from the reactor is subjected to first and second cleaning, or purifying, steps in which solid particles are removed from the gas with at least some of these particles being returned to the reactor for reaction of the carbon content thereof in the reactor. The hot gases leave the reactor at about 1000* Centigrade and leave the second purifying step at a somewhat lower temperature. The invention provides a fuel gas substantially free of solid particles and among which would be corrosive substances.