This volume of the report summarizes results of an evaluation of an atmospheric-pressure fluidized bed residual oil gasification/desulfurization process, as the chemically active fluidized bed (CAFB) process. The (CAFB) produces a clean, low heating value fuel gas for firing in a conventional boiler. The integrated process, has demonstrated the ability to meet environmental emission standards for sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and particulates. Work carried out under this contract was directed toward completion of a preliminary design and cost estimate for a 50 MW demonstration plant and a 200 MW plant design and cost estimate. Several process and design options are evaluated. Process flow diagrams, energy and material balances, equipment specifications, vessel drawings, equipment arrangement drawings, a site plan, an electrical one-line drawing, and utility requirements are presented for the recommended process concept. Plant performance, environmental impact, and functional operating conditions are presented and development requirements identified. Capital and operating costs are presented for the 50 MW demonstration plant and for commercial plants with capacities from 50 to 500 MW. Limestone sorbent support data is given.

"March 1975"--Title page. "EPA 650-2-75-027a"--Title page, v. I. "EPA 650-2-75-027b"--Title page, v. II. "Contract No. 68-02-0605, ROAP No. 21ADB-009, Program Element No. 1AB013"--Title page. "Prepared for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development"--Title page. "EPA Project Officer: P.P. Turner Control Systems Laboratory National Environmental Research Center"--Title page. Westinghouse Research Laboratories, under contract to ORD is carrying out a program ... This two-volume report describes work performed from May 1973 to December 1974 under contract 68-02-0605."--Page v. Includes bibliographical references. Sponsored by the ORD Contract Number: 68-02-0605

v.1. Phase I--residual oil gasification/desulfurization demonstration at atmospheric pressure : volume I - summary -- v.2. Phase I--residual oil gasification/desulfurization demonstration at atmospheric pressure : volume II - appendices.