Current state of atmospheric fluidized-bed combustion technology

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:7160865

This paper examines atmospheric fluidized-bed combustion (AFBC) technology, a coal burning method that has several environmental and technical advantages over the more conventional technologies, such as pulverized-coal methods. The AFBC approach injects an air stream into a boiler in such a way that it mixes with solid fuel and sorbent to create a dense phase region or fluidized bed. This method makes it possible to use a much wider range of low-quality fuels and to burn them at lower temperatures with less pollutant by-product. The paper presents a comprehensive overview of AFBC technology to date. It includes worldwide development of this technology since the 1950s necessary to meet ever-stricter emissions requirements while providing greater fuel flexibility.

• Research Organization: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7160865
• Report Number(s): PB-90-134578/XAB; WORLD BANK TP-107
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Library of Congress catalog card no. 89-22701. Microfiche copies only. Paper copy available from World Bank, 1818 H St., NW, Washington, DC 20433
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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