Overview of atmospheric fluidized bed combustion systems as applied to Army scale central heat plants. Final report

Technical Report · Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:6496250

Gutraj, J M; Blazek, C F; Schanche, G W

Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Combustion (AFBC) technology involves burning sulfur-containing fuel particles suspended in an air stream. Although AFBC technology typically is applied to new heating plants, it may also be used for retrofit. This report provides planners and design engineers an overview of the fuel handling requirements, combustion characteristics, emissions control, and project economics of AFBC technologies as applied to both new and retrofit boilers. The discussion includes advantages, disadvantages, problems, and solutions. Based on this evaluation, AFBC technology is a practical option for both new and retrofit boilers at Army central heat plants. Although AFBC boilers are economically competitive with conventional coal fired boilers and offer greater fuel flexibility, AFBC boilers firing coal are not competitive with oil or gas in the current energy market.... Atmospheric fluidized bed combustion, Boilers, Heating plants.

• Research Organization: Army Construction Engineering Research Lab., Champaign, IL (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6496250
• Report Number(s): AD-A-262952/5/XAB; CERL-TR-FE-93/08
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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