Fluidized bed combustion research in Turkey

Journal Article · · Energy Sources; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908319308909006· OSTI ID:6878460

Atakul, H; Oner, G; Yardim, M F ^[1]

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1. Chemical Engineering Dept., Istanbul Technical Univ., Istanbul (Turkey)

At present 20% of the total energy consumption in Turkey is met by combustion of lignites. The amount of lignite utilization in the total energy consumption in the year 2000 is expected to double compared to the present. The prevalent characteristics of Turkish lignites are high volatile matter, moisture, ash, and sulfur contents and low calorific value. Also, there are combustion difficulties in conventional combustors associated with the low ash sintering temperatures. For these reasons, there is a major air pollution problem in the main cities of Turkey during winter months. In this paper, the authors review the fluidized bed combustion research work undertaken in Turkey in the last decade and discuss the relevant problem of volatile matter combustion, stability and design.

• OSTI ID: 6878460
• Journal Information: Energy Sources; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Sources; (United States) Vol. 15:1; ISSN 0090-8312; ISSN EGYSAO
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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& Peat-- Combustion
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290300 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
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FOSSIL FUELS
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LIGNITE
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OXIDATION
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RESEARCH PROGRAMS
RESIDUES
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SULFUR CONTENT
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
TURKEY
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VOLATILITY