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Title: Sootblowing optimization for improved boiler performance

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1088938
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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.

Research Organization:
NeuCo, Inc. (Boston, MA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-04NT41768
Assignee:
NeuCo, Inc. (Boston, MA)
Patent Number(s):
8,498,746
Application Number:
13/606,311
OSTI ID:
1088938
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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