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Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy at high temperatures in industrial boilers and furnaces.

Journal Article · · Proposed for publication in Applied Optics.
OSTI ID:964542
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  1. University of Alabama at Birmingham and Southern Research Institute, Birmingham, AL
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) was applied (1) near the superheater of an electric power generation boiler burning biomass, coat, or both, (2) at the exit of a glass-melting furnace burning natural gas and oxygen, and (3) near the nose arches of two paper mill recovery boilers burning black liquor. Difficulties associated with the high temperatures and high particle loadings in these environments were surmounted by use of novel LIBS probes. Echelle and linear spectrometers coupled to intensified CCD cameras were used individually and sometimes simultaneously. Elements detected include Na, K, Ca, Mg, C, B, Si, Mn, Al, Fe, Rb, Cl, and Ti.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
964542
Report Number(s):
SAND2003-8151J
Journal Information:
Proposed for publication in Applied Optics., Journal Name: Proposed for publication in Applied Optics.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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