Field testing of a probe to measure fouling in an industrial flue gas stream

Journal Article · · Heat Transfer Engineering; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/01457639308939800· OSTI ID:6350844

Sohal, M S ^[1]

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1. Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (United States)

In order to design an efficient heat exchanger accurately, a better understanding is needed regarding the foulants that are deposited on the heat transfer surfaces of heat exchangers to recover energy from hot flue gases in industrial furnaces. This article briefly describes the design and fabrication of a gas-side fouling measuring device, and its testing in an industrial environment. It describes probe fabrication, instrumentation used for recording the data, field test location, tests performed, and data analysis. The conclusions of the tests performed are summarized. Although fouling deposits on the probe were minimal, the tests proved that the probe is capable of measuring fouling in a harsh industrial environment.

• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 6350844
• Journal Information: Heat Transfer Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Heat Transfer Engineering; (United States) Vol. 14:2; ISSN 0145-7632; ISSN HTEND2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320304* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Waste Heat Recovery & Utilization
EFFICIENCY
EQUIPMENT
FIELD TESTS
FOULING
HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
HOT GAS CLEANUP
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
PURIFICATION
TESTING