Should you convert to coal

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Power (N.Y.); (United States)

OSTI ID:7357633

A study at Combustion Engineering Inc. reveals that it is impractical to convert industrial boilers that were designed to burn oil or gas, unless those premium fuels are not available and a substantial downrating in steam capacity can be absorbed. After citing some general modifications required to convert oil and gas boilers to coal, two specific examples are described. A bottom-supported unit designed for burning oil can be converted to spreader-stoker firing with extensive modifications. A top-supported unit designed for gas or oil can be more readily adapted to pulverized-coal firing than a spreader stoker because of its tall, narrow furnace. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 7357633
• Journal Information: Power (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Power (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 120:7; ISSN POWEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BOILERS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
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COMBUSTION
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
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FUEL GAS
FUELS
FURNACES
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MODIFICATIONS
NATURAL GAS
OXIDATION
PETROLEUM
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STEAM SYSTEMS
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
USES