Improving The Efficiency And Performance Of Small Scale Combustion Plant For Increased Export Opportunities: Project Profile

Abstract:

<p>This proposal is concerned with improving the design, efficiency and environmental performance of low-grade coal burning appliances - commonly used in China, India and the former Soviet Union (FSU) - which produce unacceptable environmental pollution mainly in the form of particulate emissions. In the initial draft of the small combustion plant directive limits for particulates are set at 150 mg/m³ for boilers less than 10 MW, and 50 mg/m³ for those between 10-50 MW. These suggested figures raise considerable challenges for industry. Our objectives are therefore: <bl> <li>To develop a high efficiency cyclone grit arrestor suitable for retrofitting to existing coal fired boilers</li> <li>To develop a technology suitable for countries burning low grade coal particularly India and China, thereby increasing export opportunities</li> <li>To develop a system for equipment burning low grade coal which drastically reduces particulate emissions, thereby improving environmental performance</li> </bl></br> <p>For new boiler plant the successful particulate and emission reductions would enable coal to be a viable fuel for heating and process applications in the smaller range of boilers. In countries such as India, China and the FSU that currently burn low-grade coal as their primary energy source, the impacts of this work could be essential to its future use.</p> This profile contains information on the project's: <bl> <li>Objectives</li> <li>Summary</li> <li>Cost</li> <li>Duration</li> <li>Contractor</li> </bl>

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