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Title: Northern States Power Company (NSP) Black Dog generating plant - Unit 2 emission reduction, capacity increase and life extension through atmospheric fluidized bed combustion (AFBC) retrofit

Conference · · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5867481

The authors report on progress to date of the atmospheric fluidized-bed combustion (AFBC) boiler retrofit at the Black Dog Unit 2 plant of the Northern States Power Company. Construction began in September 1984 after the completion of technical and economic feasibility studies, and initial operation is scheduled for the second quarter of 1986. The project features the largest AFBC boiler to date, a 40 MW capacity regain/upgrade, and 25-year extension of unit life, low leakage regenerative air preheater design, electrostatic precipitator performance improvement, alternate fuel co-firing capacity, and reduced emission on a per MW basis. The authors describe the management and engineering developments associated with the project. 12 figures, 4 tables.

Research Organization:
Northern States Power Co., Minneapolis, MN
OSTI ID:
5867481
Report Number(s):
CONF-850301-
Journal Information:
Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Vol. 12; Conference: 12. annual energy technology conference and exposition, Washington, DC, USA, 25 Mar 1985
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English