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Ignition characteristics of pulverized coal under high oxygen concentrations

Journal Article · · Energy and Fuels
OSTI ID:21049718
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  1. Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an (China). School of Energy and Power Engineering
In order to reduce overall fuel consumption, or partially substitute a 'valuable' fuel with a poor one, in electric power plant boilers, oxygen enrichment of combustion air can be very effective. Combustion characteristics of three Chinese pulverized coals, Shenmu bituminous, Tianhushan anthracite, and Duolun lignite, and three different particle sizes, under high oxygen concentrations more than 21%, have been investigated using thermogravimetric/differential scanning calorimetry analysis (TG/DSC) and a drop-tube furnace. Results showed that the ignitability, the combustion property, and the burnout were largely improved when added oxygen was used, especially for small particles, the influence of oxygen on the bituminous coal was greater than the lignite and the anthracite, and the suitable O{sub 2} concentration for the ignition of pulverized coal flow should be controlled below 40%. 38 refs., 12 figs., 3 tabs.
OSTI ID:
21049718
Journal Information:
Energy and Fuels, Journal Name: Energy and Fuels Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 22; ISSN ENFUEM; ISSN 0887-0624
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English