Fabric filter system study: third annual report. Report for September 1979-October 1980

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5259404

Ladd, K L; Chambers, R L; Plunk, O C; Kunka, S L

The report gives results of the third year of operation (ended October 1, 1980) of a fabric filter installed by Southwestern Public Service Co. on its Harrington Station Unit 2 coal-fired boiler in Amarillo, TX. Results of the emissions testing program demonstrated that the 1971 EPA standard of 1.2 lb SO2/million Btu can be met by burning coal with a sulfur content lower than 0.5 percent. Particulate emissions were less than the 0.03 lb/million Btu standard in all four of the particulate emissions tests. Fabric studies to date show that several fabrics have a potential 3-year baglife. The operation and maintenance cost reported for the third year of study is $434,800, or $1.21/yr/kW. Data analysis continued through the third year. Information on boiler O2 levels, air-to-cloth ratio, temperature, system pressure drop, and boiler load is being logged continuously.

• Research Organization: Southwestern Public Service Co., Amarillo, TX (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5259404
• Report Number(s): PB-84-141563
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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