Fluidized Bed Boiler Assessment for Navy Applications

Abstract

This report discusses the assessment of one of the most promising coal-firing technologies-Fluidized-Bed Combustion(FBC)- for Navy stationary boilers. The working principles, physical construction, major and auxiliary components, and system performance of an FBC boiler are described and compared with the conventional stoker and pulverized-coal fired boilers. The advantages of the FBC boiler based on fuel flexibility, operational reliability, economic feasibility, and environmental acceptability are identified, state-of- development and FBC manufacturers are also noted. The problems with the Great Lakes FBC boiler plant have been studied and possible remedial measures are given. Considerations for FBC retrofitting have been examined based on boiler size, age, configuration, accessory components, and available space. Recommendations on how to achieve the Navy's goal of coal utilization by the FBC approach are outlined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA175762

Entities

People

  • G. F. Maga
  • T. T. Fu

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Beds (Process Engineering)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Construction
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Flue Gases
  • Fuel Oils
  • Heat Transfer
  • Liquids
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Reliability
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
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Technology Areas

  • Space