A 3D Model of Combustion in Large-Scale Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karsten Luecke ◽  
Ernst-Ulrich Hartge ◽  
Joachim Werther
Keyword(s):  
Combustion Chamber ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Circulating Fluidized Bed ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Secondary Air

In a circulating fluidized bed (CFB) combustor the reacting solids are locally fed into the combustion chamber. These reactants have to be dispersed across the reactor's cross-sectional area. Since the rate of mixing is limited this leads to a mal-distribution of the reactants and to locally varying reaction conditions. In order to describe the influence of mixing a three-dimensional model of the combustion chamber is suggested. The model is divided into three sub-topics. First, the flow structure in terms of local gas and solids velocities and solids volume concentrations is described. Second, mixing of the solids and the gas phase is quantified by defining dispersion coefficients, and finally the combustion process itself, i.e. the reaction kinetics, is modelled. The model was validated against data from measurements in the large-scale combustor of Chalmers University of Technology in Göteborg/Sweden. Insufficient fuel mixing generated mal-distributions of locally released volatiles, which were the basis for the uneven reactants distribution at steady-state. In the case of two-stage operation, the injected secondary air did not reach immediately the reactor's center but was slowly mixed with the main gas flow. The concentration gradients hardly vanish before the exit of the combustion chamber.

Modeling of Solids and Gas Mixing Effects in Large-Scale CFB Combustors

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karsten Luecke ◽  
Ernst-Ulrich Hartge ◽  
Joachim Werther
Keyword(s):  
Combustion Chamber ◽  
Residence Time ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Control Volume ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fuel Feed ◽  
Cross Section Area

In a CFB combustor the reacting solids are locally fed into the combustion chamber. These reactants have to be dispersed across the reactor’s cross-sectional area. Since the rate of mixing is limited this leads to a mal-distribution of the reactants and to locally varying reaction conditions. In order to describe the influence of mixing a three-dimensional model of the combustion chamber is suggested here. The model is divided into three sub-topics. First, the flow structure in terms of local gas and solids velocities and solids volume concentrations is described. Second, mixing of the solids and the gas phase has to be quantified by defining dispersion coefficients, and finally the combustion process itself, i.e. the reaction kinetics, has to be modeled. Employing the information of the three sub-models mass balances for the reactants at each finite control volume inside the CFB combustion chamber can be formulated. The model was validated against data from measurements in the large-scale combustor of Chalmers University of Technology in Go¨teborg/Sweden. Concentration gradients concerning the char phase are only moderate. However, the spatial distribution of the oxygen shows strong non-uniformities, especially under conditions of staged combustion. In further predictive calculations, the influence of the fuel supply arrangement on the emissions of industrial sized CFB boilers was studied. Furthermore, the influence of the fuel composition on the feeding technique has been examined. High volatile fuels tend to form plumes of unburned hydrocarbons near the fuel feed point, and might therefore need more feed points per square meter cross-section area. Since the average gas residence time in the primary cyclone of a CFB plant is about 30–40% of the total gas residence time, a considerable burn-off of not completely oxidized gas species may occur here. An effectively used cyclone may remedy to a certain extent the negative impacts of incomplete mixing in the combustion chamber.

Combustion of Refinery Residues in a CFB-Combustor: Measurement of Intermediate Species Using FTIR

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Barczus ◽  
Bjo¨rn Henning ◽  
Viktor Scherer
Keyword(s):  
Combustion Chamber ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Circulating Fluidized Bed ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Thermal Capacity ◽  
Liquid Fuels ◽  
Gaseous Species ◽  
Nox Formation ◽  
Secondary Air ◽  
Fluidized Bed Combustor

Investigations have been performed to show the feasibility of burning refinery residues (calcined petroleum coke and liquid residues) in a circulating fluidized bed combustor. These experiments were done in a CFBC system with a thermal capacity of 100 kW. The unit has been equipped with an additional dosing system for liquid fuels including a newly developed fuel lance. The pollutant formation characteristics are determined using axial profile measurements at 19 different ports along the combustion chamber. To optimize the combustion process and to minimize gaseous pollutants, several operating parameters of the system are varied independently. These parameters are the primary to secondary air ratio, the global air to fuel ratio, the residence time in the primary zone, the overall temperature of the combustion chamber and the Ca/S ratio. Measurements of the flue gas components O2, CxHy, CO, CO2, H2, NOx, N2O, NH3 and SO2 are performed by standard gas analysing techniques. It is important to note that the system is equipped with a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) to qualitatively and quantitatively determine selected gaseous species which are essential for the formation and consumption of N2O and other pollutants. The gas species measured by FTIR-Spectroscopy are CH4, C2H2, C2H4, C2H6, C3H6 and C3H8. Also the important precursors for the NOx-formation HCN and NH3 are examined with the FTIR-Spectrometer. The investigations demonstrate that (liquid) refinery residues can be burned successfully as a monofuel within the circulating fluidized bed combustor. The emissions of all pollutants detected are at a low level.

Three-Dimensional Modeling and Model Validation of Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustion

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kari Myo¨ha¨nen ◽  
Timo Hyppa¨nen ◽  
Jouni Miettinen ◽  
Riku Parkkonen
Keyword(s):  
Heat Flux ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Circulating Fluidized Bed ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Combustion Model ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Model Parameters

This paper presents a three-dimensional, steady state combustion model for a circulating fluidized bed (CFB) furnace and several calculation cases which have been used for the validation of the model. The model includes essential submodels to describe the complex combustion process in a circulating fluidized bed boiler. These include the hydrodynamics of the bed, devolatilization of fuel, combustion of char, combustion of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and hydrogen, calcination and sulfation, fragmentation and attrition of solids, heat transfer, overall mass balance of the furnace, and three-dimensional balance equations based on the finite volume method. The code was initially developed in 1989, and it has been updated and improved over the years as new methods and new information have become available. The model is used for increasing process knowledge and for studying such phenomena inside the furnace which are often difficult or impossible to study by direct measurements. The knowledge obtained is then applied to optimize boiler design and process performance in terms of efficiency, economy and environmental issues. Reliable experiments and measurements in commercial boilers are used for the validation of the model and for tuning the model parameters. For the validation of a three-dimensional model, extensive profile measurements of the various parts of the furnace are required. This paper presents validation studies for an 80 MWth hot water boiler burning bituminous coal and for a 235 MWe subcritical boiler burning lignite. The measurements with these units included profile measurements of heat flux, pressure, temperature and gas composition under different process conditions. The model was tuned according to the measurements and used for the prediction of the heat flux profile of a large scale supercritical CFB boiler.

A Three-Dimensional Model Frame for Modelling Combustion and Gasification in Circulating Fluidized Bed Furnaces

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kari Myöhänen ◽  
Timo Hyppänen
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Circulating Fluidized Bed ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Macro Scale ◽  
Semi Empirical ◽  
Meso Scale

In a large-scale circulating fluidized bed furnace, the local feeding of fuel, air, and other input materials, and the limited mixing rate of different reactants produce spatially non-uniform process conditions. To simulate the real conditions, the furnace should be modelled three-dimensionally or the three-dimensional effects should be accounted for. The fluidized beds can be studied by different model approaches, ranging from micro-scale particle models and meso-scale two-fluid models to macro-scale engineering models. The fundamentals-oriented micro- and meso-scale models are not yet capable for practical comprehensive calculations of industrial scale circulating fluidized bed units, including modelling of reactions, attrition of particles, and heat transfer. The following paper introduces a three-dimensional semi-empirical steady state model for modelling combustion and gasification in circulating fluidized bed processes. The incorporated submodels include fluid dynamics of solids and gases, fuel combustion and limestone reactions, comminution of solid materials, homogeneous reactions, heat transfer within suspension and to surfaces, models for separators and external heat exchangers, and a model for nitrogen oxide chemistry. The model structure and the main features together with a sample calculation are described. A review of the currently used model approaches for fluidized bed systems at different scales is included to relate the presented model to other modelling field and to justify the need for semi-empirical modelling approach.

scholarly journals Design and development of combustion chambers for gas turbine engines based on calculations of various levels of complexity

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-23
Author(s):  
Y. B. Aleksandrov ◽  
T. D. Nguyen ◽  
B. G. Mingazov
Keyword(s):  
Combustion Chamber ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Numerical Calculations ◽  
Turbine Engines ◽  
Gas Turbine Engines ◽  
Combustion Chambers ◽  
Flame Tube

The article proposes a method for designing combustion chambers for gas turbine engines based on a combination of the use of calculations in a one-dimensional and three-dimensional formulation of the problem. This technique allows you to quickly design at the initial stage of creating and development of the existing combustion chambers using simplified calculation algorithms. At the final stage, detailed calculations are carried out using three-dimensional numerical calculations. The method includes hydraulic calculations, on the basis of which the distribution of the air flow passing through the main elements of the combustion chamber is determined. Then, the mixing of the gas flow downstream of the flame tube head and the air passing through the holes in the flame tube is determined. The mixing quality determines the distribution of local mixture compositions along the length of the flame tube. The calculation of the combustion process is carried out with the determination of the combustion efficiency, temperature, concentrations of harmful substances and other parameters. The proposed method is tested drawing on the example of a combustion chamber of the cannular type. The results of numerical calculations, experimental data and values obtained using the proposed method for various operating modes of the engine are compared.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive, Three-Dimensional Analysis of a Large-Scale, Multi-Fuel, CFB Boiler Burning Coal and Syngas. Part 2. Numerical Simulations of Coal and Syngas Co-Combustion

Entropy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaroslaw Krzywanski ◽  
Karol Sztekler ◽  
Mateusz Szubel ◽  
Tomasz Siwek ◽  
Wojciech Nowak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Bituminous Coal ◽  
Circulating Fluidized Bed ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cfb Boiler ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Concentrations ◽  
Secondary Air ◽  
Burning Coal

This paper presents the results of numerical computations for a large-scale OFz-425 CFB (circulating fluidized bed) boiler utilizing coal and syngas. Four different operating scenarios are considered, including the reference variant, corresponding to the conventional, mono-combustion of bituminous coal, and three tests involving replacement of secondary air and part of the coal stream with syngas fed by start-up burners. Pressure, gas velocity, temperature, and carbon dioxide distribution in the combustion chamber are discussed in the paper. The results indicate that the syngas supply leads to an increase in local temperature and carbon dioxide concentrations. The proposed concept is not advisable as it may lead to frequent emergency stops of the CFB boiler.

Gas Concentration Measurements in the Combustion Chamber of the 235 MWe Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Turow No. 3

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.-U. Hartge ◽  
M. Fehr ◽  
J. Werther ◽  
T. Ochodek ◽  
P. Noskievic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Combustion Chamber ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Circulating Fluidized Bed ◽  
Wall Layer ◽  
Front Wall ◽  
Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler ◽  
Penetration Length ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gas Concentration ◽  
High Concentrations

Local measurements of concentrations of O2, CO2, CO, NO and SO2 were carried out inside the 235 MWe circulating fluidized bed boiler no. 3 Turow power plant. The combustion chamber had a cross-sectional area of 21.1 × 9.9 m2 and a height of 43 m. Water-cooled probes with a length of 4.7 m were used to take samples from inside the boiler. 20 ports in 5 different heights were used to introduce the probes. The penetration depth inside the boiler was up to 3 m. The sampled gas was led to online analyzers. Even though the number of ports and the penetration length was not sufficient to get a full 3-D mapping of the concentrations the measured horizontal and vertical gas concentration profiles of NO, CO, CO2, O2 and SO2 clearly indicate a core/annulus structure with a wall layer thickness of about 0.5–1 m. Significant differences are observed between gas concentrations near the front wall and those near the rear wall which indicate an uneven distribution of fuel. One consequence is the formation of plumes with high concentrations of CO, NO, CO2 and SO2 near the front wall which extend up to the exit region. The fact that nevertheless the stack emissions are still below the legal limits may be attributed to the excellent performance of the cyclones as gas mixers and post combustion reactors.

The Application of SunyPCC800 in CFB Boilers

2012 ◽  
Vol 535-537 ◽  
pp. 779-782
Author(s):  
Yu Ping Yang ◽  
Yun Feng Xu
Keyword(s):  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Circulating Fluidized Bed ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Control Effect ◽  
Coal Quality ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Combustion Technology ◽  
Secondary Air

The combustion technology of Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers is a Cleaning and high efficent of Coal Powder Combustion technology. Traditional control methods can hardly get ideal control effect. To Realize datas reading and writing by self_control software throgh DCS, when coal quality, loading altered, realized automatic closed-loop control of combustion process of circulating fluidized bed, to implement primary air flow, secondary air flow and air-induced automatic cordinated control and reached cleaning of coal quality and combustion high efficiency.

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