Multi-fuel optimization in boilers

Conference · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5363773

Laspe, C G

The most efficient utilization of many fuels in generation plants can be obtained by application of some type of optimizing technique. In computers, with a mathematical model describing the furnace response behavior, a series of graphic charts may be used. For the mathematic model, the combustion efficiency versus load relationship for each boiler involved must be determined. Optimal solution may become increasingly complex depending on the boilers. A dual boiler-dual fuel utilities system is set up as a hypothetical model. An economic dispatch optimization procedure is run. Optimal point is achieved when the incremental steam production costs for all boilers are the same. Several more sophisticated algorithms are also suggested.

• Research Organization: Honeywell, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
• OSTI ID: 5363773
• Report Number(s): CONF-820217-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Journal Volume: 9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
421000* -- Engineering-- Combustion Systems
ALGORITHMS
BOILER FUELS
BOILERS
COMBUSTION CONTROL
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
CONTROL
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS
FUEL SUBSTITUTION
FUELS
MATHEMATICAL LOGIC
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
OPTIMIZATION
POWER PLANTS
SIMULATION
THERMAL POWER PLANTS