Xuehui Jing¹, Junchen Guo¹, Zhiyun Wang^2,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.3, pp. 919-937, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.049689 - 11 July 2024

Abstract In this paper, the combustion conditions in the boiler furnace of a 660 MW tangential fired pulverized coal boiler are numerically simulated at 15% and 20% rated loads, to study the flexibility of coal-fired power units on ultra-low load operation. The numerical results show that the boiler can operate safely at 15% and 20% ultra-low loads, and the combustion condition in the furnace is better at 20% load, and the tangent circles formed by each characteristic section in the furnace are better, and when the boiler load is decreased to 15%, the tangent circles in… More >

Xiaodan Wu¹, Jie Li^1,*, Yongbin Cai², Sihui Huang¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.7, pp. 1963-1990, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.048477 - 11 June 2024

Abstract Aiming at the problems of large energy consumption and serious pollution of winter heating existing in the rural buildings in Southern Xinjiang, a combined active-passive heating system was proposed, and the simulation software was used to optimize the parameters of the system, according to the parameters obtained from the optimization, a test platform was built and winter heating test was carried out. The simulation results showed that the thickness of the air layer of 75 mm, the total area of the vent holes of 0.24 m, and the thickness of the insulation layer of 120… More >

Lei Wang¹, Ziran Ma^1,*, Chunlin Zhao¹, Jiali Zhou¹, Hongyan Wang¹, Ge Li¹, Ningling Zhou²

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 799-814, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.047343 - 12 June 2024

Abstract This study explores the corrosion issues arising from the coupled combustion of coal and biomass and proposes potential solutions. Biomass, as a renewable energy source, offers advantages in energy-saving and carbon reduction. However, the corrosive effects of alkali metal compounds, sulfur (S) and chlorine (Cl) elements in the ash after combustion cannot be underestimated due to the high volatile content of biomass fuels. We investigate the corrosion mechanisms, as well as the transfer of Cl and alkali metal elements during this process. Comparative corrosion analyses are conducted among coal-fired boilers, pure biomass boilers and boilers… More >

Ming Yan¹, Caijiang Lu^2,*, Pan Shi^1,*, Meiling Zhang³, Jiawei Zhang¹, Liang Wang¹

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.2, pp. 615-631, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.048333 - 20 May 2024

Abstract In response to escalating challenges in energy conservation and emission reduction, this study delves into the complexities of heat transfer in two-phase flows and adjustments to combustion processes within coal-fired boilers. Utilizing a fusion of hybrid modeling and automation technologies, we develop soft measurement models for key combustion parameters, such as the net calorific value of coal, flue gas oxygen content, and fly ash carbon content, within the Distributed Control System (DCS). Validated with performance test data, these models exhibit controlled root mean square error (RMSE) and maximum absolute error (MAXE) values, both within the… More > Graphic Abstract

Xuehui Jing^a,* , Wei Li^a, Zhaoyu Li^a , Zhiyun Wang^b

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.20, pp. 1-4, 2023, DOI:10.5098/hmt.20.19

Abstract This paper numerically simulates the combustion in a 300MW tangentially fired pulverized high-alkali coal boiler under low-load conditions. The combustion process, temperature distribution and the thermal load in the furnace at different height are analyzed under three different load conditions, which are 30%, 45% and 60% of full load. The temperature distribution and the variation of NO_x concentration under different load conditions are investigated, as well. The results show that the combustion processes of pulverized high-alkali coal in the furnace are similar under different load conditions, but the positions of the fuel’s full combustion are related… More >

Tieming Wang^a , Fuyong Su^b,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.20, pp. 1-4, 2023, DOI:10.5098/hmt.20.12

Abstract This paper analyzes the power generation technology of coke dry quenching (CDQ) waste heat boiler, and compares the exergy efficiency of medium temperature medium pressure boiler and high temperature high pressure boiler. The scheme of high temperature ultrahigh pressure primary intermediate reheat boiler to further improve the power generation efficiency of CDQ waste heat is put forward, and the exergy efficiency is analyzed. The bottleneck problem of further improving power generation efficiency by CDQ waste heat power generation and the exergy efficiency limit under the current process conditions are obtained. More >

Basim Kareem Naser¹, Mohammed Dauwed^2,*, Ahmed Alkhayyat³, Mustafa Musa Jaber^4,5, Shahad Alyousif^6,7, Mohammed Hasan Ali⁸

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.1, pp. 1017-1031, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.033957 - 06 February 2023

Abstract Flue gas heat loss accounts for a significant component of the overall heat loss for coal-fired boilers in power plants. The flue gas absorbs more heat as the exhaust gas temperature rises, which reduces boiler efficiency and raises coal consumption. Additionally, if the exhaust gas temperature is too high, a lot of water must be used to cool the flue gas for the wet flue gas desulfurization system to function well, which has an impact on the power plant’s ability to operate profitably. It is consequently vital to take steps to lower exhaust gas temperatures… More >

Jialin Tong^1,2, Yan Zhang², Ruikang Wu¹, Xiaojuan Qi¹, Xuemin Ye^2,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.4, pp. 1027-1041, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.022303 - 02 November 2022

Abstract A 600 MW coal-fired boiler with a four-corner tangential combustion mode is considered here to study the combustion features and pollutant emissions at different loads for large-percentages of blending dried sludges. The influence of the over-fired air (OFA) coefficient is examined and the impact of the blending ratio on the boiler operation is explored. The results show that for low blending ratios, a slight increase in the blending ratio can improve the combustion of bituminite, whereas a further increase leads to the deterioration of the combustion of blended fuels and thus reduces the boiler efficiency. Enhancing… More > Graphic Abstract

Baraket Nada^1,2,3,*, Brandelet Benoit¹, Trouvé Gwenaëlle², Rogaume Yann¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.5, pp. 1419-1425, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.021753 - 27 May 2022

Abstract One option to fight global warming is to convert our use of fossil energy into renewables such as biomass energy. However, the forest preservation and the quality of the ambient air are also two major issues. Therefore, the use of biomass waste without any supplementary emissions could represent a part of the solution. In this study, two fuels were considered for a 200 kW moving grate boiler. A multicyclone and a bag filter were fitted on the boiler. The first fuel consisted of classical wood chips whereas the second was a mixture of wood chips… More >

Yukun Lv, Jiaxi Yang, Jiawen Wang^*, Runcheng Zhang, Shuang Yang, Wentao Li

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.16, No.6, pp. 1203-1217, 2020, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2020.010489 - 17 December 2020

Abstract Aiming at the problem that the total pressure loss of the flue of the electric precipitator of the 350 MW unit of a power plant to the inlet of the draft fan is too large, the numerical simulation software Fluent and the standard k-ε model was used to simulate the flue, the results show that the main part of the flue mean total pressure loss is derived from the confluence header and elbow. In order to reduce the loss and consider the cost of transformation, the concept of twodimensional feature surface is established, gradually proposed three More >