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Integrated control for a steam generator circulating fluidized bed firing system

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OSTI ID:6452519

The invention comprises an integrated control means, and particularly at partial loads, for a steam generator having a circulating fluidized bed combustion system wherein gas recirculation means is used to supplement combustion air flow to maintain gas velocity in the circulation loop sufficient to entrain and sustain particle mass flow rate at a level required to limit furnace gas temperature to a predetermined value as 1550 F. and wherein gas recirculation mass flow apportions heat transfer from the gas and recirculated particles among the respective portions of the steam generator fluid heat absorption circuits, gas and circulating particle mass flow rates being controlled selectively in a coordinated manner to complement each other in the apportionment of heat transfer optimally among the fluid heat absorption circuits while maintaining furnace gas temperature at a predetermined set point.

Assignee:
Electrodyne Research Corporation
Patent Number(s):
US 4453495
OSTI ID:
6452519
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English