Alternative to heavy fuel oil firing - emulsified hydrocarbon fuel conversion considerations
With numerous emulsified hydrocarbon fuel-based conversion projects completed in the past five years and an even greater number being considered in the near future, this bitumen-based fuel is gaining world-wide popularity. The emergence of this fuel in the international market place holds promise for restoring heavy fuel oil-based boiler units to economic service. This paper will discuss the design modifications and considerations necessary to convert heavy fuel oil fired/co-fired boiler units to emulsified hydrocarbon fuel. Included will be a discussion on the boiler, fuels handling and emission/environmental control systems. An overview of the current use/application of emulsified fuel will be provided along with a comparative listing of the emulsified hydrocarbon fuel`s chemical and physical characteristics relative to that of heavy fuel oil.
- OSTI ID:
- 405493
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-951208-; TRN: 96:004299-0012
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Power-Gen America `95: power generation conference, Anaheim, CA (United States), 5-7 Dec 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of Power-Gen `95. Book III: Generation trends. Volume 1 - current fossil fuel technologies. Volume 2 - advanced fossil fuel technologies. Volume 3 - gas turbine technologies I; PB: 465 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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