Producer Gas

Name:
Producer Gas
Detailed information:
A gas obtained by burning coal or coke with a restricted supply of air, or by passing air and steam through a bed of incandescent fuel under such conditions that the carbon dioxide formed is converted into carbon monoxide. The water vapor reacts to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Producer gas is cheap but has low Btu and is used where transportation is not required.

Hazard:

Highly flammable and toxic. Explosive range 20–73% in air.

See Water Gas; Synthesis Gas.