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Title: Development of a retrofit coal combustor for industrial applications. Technical progress report, October--December 1987: Draft

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10139563· OSTI ID:10139563

During this quarter the tandem design configuration unit was tested on a low ash pulverized coal. The test results confirmed operation with strong peak-to-peak pressures and high carbon burn-out efficiencies. These configuration units were dismantled after testing with micronized coal (see third quarterly) and pulverized coal during this period. The refractory material in one of the chambers failed, probably due to improper curing during installation. Design modifications based on performance were incorporated into both the combustors and the facility. The tandem unit was modified and evaluation testing initiated. Performance on 100 percent pulverized coal was similar to performance on micronized coal indicating that the unit has a high degree of tolerance and flexibility for a spectrum of fuel types.

Research Organization:
Management and Technical Consultants, Inc., Columbia, MD (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-87PC79654
OSTI ID:
10139563
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/79654-T5; MTCI-79654-104; ON: DE93011510
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1987]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English