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FBC BOILER
Fluidization depends largely on the particle size and the air velocity.
Combustion process requires the three “T”s that is Time, Temperature and
Turbulence. In FBC, turbulence is promoted by fluidisation.
The fluidized bed combustion (FBC) takes place at about 840OC to 950OC.
Since this temperature is much below the ash fusion temperature, melting of
ash and associated problems are avoided.
Air
Distributor
7
feed pipe
9
Over-Bed Feeding
coal bunker
screw
conveyor
10
2. Air Distributor
Purpose is to introduce the fluidizing air
through the bed cross section, keeping the
solid particles in constant motion.
a ) Bed
The pressurized flue gases are cleaned off & are expanded
into a gas turbine.
Advantages
1. High Efficiency.
Combustion efficiency of over 95%
Overall operating efficiency is 84%
2. Fuel Flexibility.
3. Ability to Burn Low Grade Fuel.
4.Pollution Control.
SOx formation is minimised by addition of limestone for high sulphur coals.
CaCO3 (solid) + SO2 (gas) → CaSO3 (solid) + CO2 (gas)
SO3 + CaCO3 = CaSO3 + CO3
Low combustion temperature eliminates NOxformation.
NOx formation takes place around1500o C