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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:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
NeuCo, Inc. (Boston, MA)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1088938
Patent Number(s):
8,498,746
Application Number:
13/606,311
Assignee:
NeuCo, Inc. (Boston, MA)
DOE Contract Number:  
FC26-04NT41768
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

James, John Robert, McDermott, John, Piche, Stephen, Pickard, Fred, and Parikh, Neel J. Sootblowing optimization for improved boiler performance. United States: N. p., 2013. Web.
James, John Robert, McDermott, John, Piche, Stephen, Pickard, Fred, & Parikh, Neel J. Sootblowing optimization for improved boiler performance. United States.
James, John Robert, McDermott, John, Piche, Stephen, Pickard, Fred, and Parikh, Neel J. 2013. "Sootblowing optimization for improved boiler performance". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1088938.
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