Lurgi Process

The Lurgi process is an industrial method used to convert coal into useful gases, primarily for producing chemicals or fueling power plants. In this process, coal is heated in the presence of high-pressure steam and a controlled amount of oxygen, which causes it to break down chemically without burning completely. This results in a mixture of gases like carbon monoxide and hydrogen, known as synthesis gas or syngas. These gases can then be further processed to make chemicals such as ammonia or methanol, or used as cleaner fuel sources. The Lurgi process is valued for efficiently turning coal into valuable chemical products suitable for various industrial applications.