Clean Coal Fired Energy Plants - Is Clean Coal Possible?
Coal has been in an imbroglio with environmentalists on one hand and the power generation industry on the other. In the midst are the proponents of …
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Oil Burner Throat – Reasons for Refractory Failure
Oil burner throat is made of refractory play a major role in the performance of the burner. Its damage leads to many problems during combustion and …
Continue ReadingCoal Burner Wear during Firing
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy for steam power plants. Coal is the major fuel with inorganics varying widely. Coal burners are subjected to …
Continue ReadingWall Soot Blowers or Water Cannon for Furnaces during Combustion of Fossil Fuel - Coal
Slagging furnaces in boilers need water cannons and not steam wall blowers. This needs understanding by boiler owners, operating groups, and …
Continue ReadingOil Sands Quest: The Search for Syncrude Oil from Oil Sands
Oil sands are a mixture of bitumen, clay, water and sand and while an unconventional source of oil, have recently added to the world’s oil reserves, …
Continue ReadingBiodiesel (Biofuel) from Jatropha Plant (Trees) Oil: Disadvantages of Jatopha Oil
Bio-diesel is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to petroleum diesel. Bio-diesel from Jatropha is very viable alternative that use marginal …
Continue ReadingLignite or Bituminous Charcoal Fueled Power Plants: Fuel for Power Plants
Burning Lignite, the low rank coal require boilers that are different from conventional coal fired boilers. What are these differences? Read on..
Continue ReadingWhat is Lignite Coal? Definition of Lignite, Chemical Properties, Characterization
Lignite is the lower rank of coal. Vast reserves are available in many parts of the world. The special characteristics of lignite make it different …
Continue ReadingCoal Fired Power Plants - Pro and Cons from an Engineering Perspective
Coal fired power plants form the major percentage of boilers used for power generation across the globe. The main reason is coal availability and its …
Continue ReadingProposals for Disposal of Nuclear Reactor Radioactive Waste
Nuclear Power Stations create three levels of radioactive waste in their spent fuel. being Low Level Waste, Intermediate Level Waste, and High Level …
Continue ReadingAirflow Equalization in Multi Burners
Coal, oil and gas burners performance will depend upon making oxygen available for hydrocarbons being burned at the right quantity at the right …
Continue ReadingExplosion in Pulverized Coal Fired Boiler due to Waterwall Tube Failure
Tube failures in boiler are bound to occur during operation. Waterwall tube failure in specific locations can lead to mild to severe explosion. Read …
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