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Title: Fusibility and sintering characteristics of ash

Journal Article · · Power Technology and Engineering (Print)
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  1. Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)

The temperature characteristics of ash fusibility are studied for a wide range of bituminous and brown coals, lignites, and shales with ratios R{sub B/A} of their alkaline and acid components between 0.03 and 4. Acritical value of R{sub B/A} is found at which the fusion temperatures are minimal. The sintering properties of the ashes are determined by measuring the force required to fracture a cylindrical sample. It is found that the strength of the samples increases sharply at certain temperatures. The alkali metal content of the ashes has a strong effect on their sintering characteristics.

OSTI ID:
22063936
Journal Information:
Power Technology and Engineering (Print), Vol. 45, Issue 6; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.; http://www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1570-145X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English