Sootblowing optimization for improved boiler performance

James, John Robert; McDermott, John; Piche, Stephen; Pickard, Fred; Parikh, Neel J

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Title: Sootblowing optimization for improved boiler performance

Abstract

A sootblowing control system that uses predictive models to bridge the gap between sootblower operation and boiler performance goals. The system uses predictive modeling and heuristics (rules) associated with different zones in a boiler to determine an optimal sequence of sootblower operations and achieve boiler performance targets. The system performs the sootblower optimization while observing any operational constraints placed on the sootblowers.

Inventors:: James, John Robert; McDermott, John; Piche, Stephen; Pickard, Fred; Parikh, Neel J

Issue Date:: Tue Jul 30 00:00:00 EDT 2013

Research Org.:: NeuCo, Inc. (Boston, MA)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1088938

Patent Number(s):: 8498746

Application Number:: 13/606,311

Assignee:: NeuCo, Inc. (Boston, MA)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F22 - STEAM GENERATION F22B - METHODS OF STEAM GENERATION

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F23 - COMBUSTION APPARATUS F23J - REMOVAL OR TREATMENT OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OR COMBUSTION RESIDUES

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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F22 - STEAM GENERATION F22B - METHODS OF STEAM GENERATION
F22B37/48 - Devices for removing water, salt, or sludge from boilers
F22B37/56 - Boiler cleaning control devices, e.g. for ascertaining proper duration of boiler blow-down

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F23 - COMBUSTION APPARATUS F23J - REMOVAL OR TREATMENT OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OR COMBUSTION RESIDUES
F23J3/023 - {cleaning the fireside of watertubes in boilers}

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
Y10T436/12 - Condition responsive control

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DOE Contract Number:: FC26-04NT41768

Resource Type:: Patent

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 42 ENGINEERING

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