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Development of METHANE de-NOX reburning process. Quarterly report, October 1 - December 31, 1999

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/760510· OSTI ID:760510
The use of biomass and wood waste solids and sludges as fuel is often hampered by their low heating values and the presence of bound nitrogen that result in inefficient combustion and high NOx emission. Cofiring supplemental fuel through auxiliary burners helps with improving the combustion effectiveness and NOx reduction, but the benefits are limited to the fractional heat input of the auxiliary fuel. Demonstration tests have shown over 60% reduction in NOx, CO and VOC emissions, and a 2% increase in boiler thermal efficiency using only 8 to 13% natural gas.
Research Organization:
Institute of Gas Technology, Des Plaines, Illinois (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
FC36-99GO10418
OSTI ID:
760510
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO/10418-Q
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English