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Performance of fuel feeding rotary valves

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5150993
During the initial operation up to and including Test Series 1 at the Grimethorpe Experimental Pressurised Fluidised Bed Combustion Facility, a critical problem was maintaining stable fuel flow and resultant temperature stability. Rotary valves were installed in the fuel feed system after the completion of Test Series 1 for operation during the Hot Commissioning Tests in preparation for Test Series 2. The report outlines the successful operational history of the rotary valves up to the end of 1982. Details of the valve design and control system are given as well as a description of the modifications made to the valves following operational experience gained during the Hot Commissioning Tests.
Research Organization:
NCB (IEA Grimethorpe) Ltd., Grimethorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (UK)
DOE Contract Number:
AI01-76ET10393
OSTI ID:
5150993
Report Number(s):
DOE/ET/10393-1528; ON: DE84003058
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English