Fluidized-bed retofit study of C-E VUX-type boiler at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Carlson Station, Jamestown, New York

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6603775

The objectives of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of retrofitting an existing coal-fired industrial steam generator with a fluidized bed combustion system. This included establishing a preliminary design in sufficient detail to develop a cost estimate associated with all major hardware additions and changes. The unit selected as a basis for this study is a Combustion Engineering VUX type steam generator rated for 150,000 lbs/hr steam. The unit is located at the Jamestown, New York, Carlson Station. As a preliminary step in the feasibility evaluation a site survey was conducted to determine suitability based on existing structures, open area, accessibility, and boiler condition. An evaluation and preliminary design was developed incorporating the fluidized bed into the existing furnace area, detailing all pressure part requirements. Design requirements were established for auxiliary systems and components. The incineration of industrial wastes generated by the local industry was investigated. Provisions for firing both solid and liquid industrial waste were incorporated into the retrofit design. Environmental consideration for both coal and waste firing have been identified. The results of the feasibility study showed that industrial boilers of the type studied can be retrofitted with a coal-fired fluidized bed combustion system achieving the desired performance and meeting the environmental requirements. The retrofit also provided for the utilization of industrial waste as a supplemental fuel source and the disposing of such waste in an environmentally acceptable manner. The cost of the retrofit was estimated to be $55.17 per lb of steam in 1980 dollars.

• Research Organization: Combustion Engineering, Inc., Windsor, CT (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6603775
• Report Number(s): NYSERDA-82-18; ON: DE83900718
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320305* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Industrial Waste Management
42 ENGINEERING
421000 -- Engineering-- Combustion Systems
BOILERS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMBUSTION
COST
DESIGN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
EQUIPMENT
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FLUIDIZED BED
FUEL SUBSTITUTION
FURNACES
INCINERATORS
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
MANAGEMENT
OXIDATION
REFUSE-FUELED BOILERS
RETROFITTING
STEAM GENERATORS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
VAPOR GENERATORS
WASTES