Puupolttoaineita käyttävän voimalaitoksen käytettävyyden parantaminen polttoainehallinnalla: PUUT38

Translated title of the contribution: Comprehensive fuel control in improving the availability of wood-fired power plants

Janne Kärki, Markku Orjala, Heidi Häsä, Risto Impola

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    Abstract

    The objective of this research was to characterise the deposit build-up and its effect on heat transfer in biomass (especially wood) combustion. With the knowledge gained in this project it is possible to develop the methodologies and mathematical models for better understanding of changes in heat transfer caused by wood combustion. With the models and simulations interrelation between fuel constituents and deposit formation tendency can be described and the causalities between heat transfer, in-furnace conditions and fuel & fuel-ash characteristics established. The results can be used in estimating and optimising the factors that have effect on plant's availability. Furthermore, we can estimate the effects caused by some problematic fuel blends and additives on heat transfer, which are not otherwise possible to study. In general, the results can be used in enhancing boiler availability and the use of wood fuels. Project started in March 2003 and it was ended in March 2004. Experts of the Energy Production research field at VTT Processes carried out the majority of the research activities. System Technology Laboratory of Oulu University was responsible for the power plant automation and for the research on boiler control technology. Following companies participated in the project: Etelä-Savon Energia Oy, Foster Wheeler Energia Oy, Vapo Oy, Simpele pasteboard factory of M-Real Oyj and Coresto Oy.
    Translated title of the contributionComprehensive fuel control in improving the availability of wood-fired power plants
    Original languageFinnish
    Title of host publicationPuuenergian teknologiaohjelman vuosikirja 2003
    Subtitle of host publicationPuuenergian teknologiaohjelman vuosiseminaari
    EditorsEija Alakangas, Niina Holviala
    Pages197-216
    Number of pages20
    ISBN (Electronic)951-38-6288-7
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2004
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible
    EventPuuenergian teknologiaohjelman vuosiseminaari - Jyväskylä, Finland
    Duration: 17 Mar 200418 Mar 2004

    Publication series

    SeriesVTT Symposium
    Number231
    ISSN0357-9387

    Seminar

    SeminarPuuenergian teknologiaohjelman vuosiseminaari
    Country/TerritoryFinland
    CityJyväskylä
    Period17/03/0418/03/04

    Keywords

    • biomass
    • bioenergy
    • biofuels
    • firewood
    • wood

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