Design and performance of a multi-fuel boiler system

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Tappi; (United States)

OSTI ID:6451480

Ramsdell, E W; Zawistowski, R E

A 1300-psi boiler generating 650,000 lb/h of steam and capable of using a combination of No. 2 and No. 6 fuel oil, pulverized and stoker coal, and biomass from whole-tree chips and wastewood by-products was started-up 2 and a half years ago in combination with a 47-MW double-extracting turbine. Although supporting auxiliary systems are discussed briefly, major emphasis is on the design and operation of the multi-fuel boiler's combustion system, which provides the plant's fluctuating steam and power demands and sends excess power to a local utility. The system's control network, which includes a sophisticated instrumentation system, several programmable logic controllers, and a computer, is also described.

• Research Organization: SD Warren Co., Westbrook, ME
• OSTI ID: 6451480
• Journal Information: Tappi; (United States), Journal Name: Tappi; (United States) Vol. 68:8; ISSN TAPPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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