Improving RDF combustion: Case histories
- Ogden Projects, Inc., Fairfield, NJ (United States). Technology Dept.
During the past ten years Ogden has acquired or took over operating of several waste-to-energy facilities using RDF technology. Based on the diversified design, construction, and operating experience, Ogden conducted a multifaceted program to understand and improve the general plant operation and in particular the combustion in these RDF plants. This program has resulted in improved combustion stability, reduced corrosion/erosion of boiler components, and lower air pollutant emission rates. The program began with a detailed evaluation of furnace design parameters and historical operating and maintenance data. This evaluation identified specific areas of concern at each plant, such as equipment with high maintenance requirements, low reliability, or high operating costs.Design parameters at the various facilities were compared to each other and to Ogden`s mass-burn plants to gain insight into combustion issues such as fuel feed, combustion air supply, flame stability, and boiler corrosion. This was followed by detailed studies of the combustion process in the plants, including furnace air flow modeling and corrosion and erosion processes in the boilers. This generated an understanding of many of the processes taking place in the furnace, and suggested opportunities for improvement.
- OSTI ID:
- 287510
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960345-; ISBN 0-7918-1227-8; TRN: IM9639%%98
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 17. biennial conference of the Solid Waste Processing Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and 4th North American waste-to-energy conference, Atlantic City, NJ (United States), 31 Mar - 3 Apr 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of 17. biennial waste processing conference: Proceedings; PB: 496 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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