Conceptual design for an atmospheric fluidized-bed direct combustion power generating plant. Phase I. Commercial plant conceptual design. Quarterly report, January 3--April 30, 1977

Technical Report · Fri May 06 04:00:00 EDT 1977

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7302880· OSTI ID:7302880

Norton, R. C.

A conceptual design has been undertaken for a commercial size (560 MW) complete power generating station, incorporating an atmospheric fluidized combustion boiler. It is to be developed as a variation of a base which is an established plant design with conventional pulverized coal suspension fired boiler with associated facilities. These include a flue gas scrubbing system and on-site provisions for disposal of scrubber sludge and fuel ash. The conceptual design with AFB combustion boiler will differ from the base only in respects dictated by the AFB application. The conventional base plant design and cost estimate and performance description, culminating in the base plant report, was the main focus of activities during this first quarter. The start of the individual boiler manufacturers' participation was equally important although only accomplished at the beginning of the third month. To the extent practical, Stone and Webster design work, preparatory to receiving fluidized bed boiler manufacturers' drawings, was started in anticipation of information expected in the next quarter. Specialized supportive work included the preparation of the current state-of-the-art of fluidized bed combustion report, the first issue of which is scheduled for release at the start of next quarter. Its purpose is to serve as reference for individual discussions of basic concepts with each boiler manufacturer. The objective of the discussion is to assure the best possibility of development of successful main and ancillary systems of the fluidized bed combustion steam generators.

• Research Organization: Stone and Webster Engineering Corp., Boston, MA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7302880
• Report Number(s): FE-2583-4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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