Fluidized bed combustion offers replacement option for old boilers

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1997 · Air Pollution Consultant

OSTI ID:437415

As emission standards begin to tighten and existing boilers grow older, electric utilities are searching for cost-effective and environmentally sound replacements for aging boilers. In the past few years, fluidized bed combustion (FBC) has emerged as a viable replacement option for old, conventional boilers. The results of three case studies involving conversion of existing boilers to FBC are discussed in this paper. 1 ref., 3 tabs.

• OSTI ID: 437415
• Journal Information: Air Pollution Consultant, Vol. 7, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Jan-Feb 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

20 FOSSIL-FUELED POWER PLANTS
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
FLUIDIZED BED BOILERS
RETROFITTING
PERFORMANCE
FLUIDIZED-BED COMBUSTION
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
SPECIFICATIONS