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Fluidized bed combustion at Georgetown University

Journal Article · · Heat Eng. (Livingston, N.J.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5849525
The coal-fired industrial fluidized bed steam generator rated at 100,000 lb/h installed at Georgetown University is described. The purpose of the project is to demonstrate industrial and institutional application of fluidized bed combustion by burning high sulfur coal in an environmentally acceptable manner within a populated area. Design of the steam generator, air-gas system, fuel system, limestone system, fly ash system, and control system is briefly given. The operator training program and the system performance are summarized. (MCW)
OSTI ID:
5849525
Journal Information:
Heat Eng. (Livingston, N.J.); (United States), Journal Name: Heat Eng. (Livingston, N.J.); (United States) Vol. 49:6; ISSN HEENA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English