At a time when combustion optimization seems to be such an important part of reducing emissions and improving efficiency, in part because of carbon constraints, we have to ask ourselves, how do we ...

The first step in optimizing combustion system performance is balancing the air and fuel flowing through each of the plant’s coal pipes—the pipes that convey the air/fuel mix from the pulverizers to ...

One of the best indications of performance in the furnace is the quality of ash coming out of a power plant’s boiler. Ideally, all of the carbon is completely burned in the furnace before the products ...

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Uneven distribution of coal flow to burners can lead to higher NOx emissions and increased operating costs. A new laboratory is studying measurement instruments and control approaches to help power ...