A Review Co-firing Effect of Large-scale Biomass Utilization on Pulverizer Performance
Keywords:
Biomass, Co-Firing, greenhouse gas emissions, pc boiler, pulverizer performanceAbstract
The increasing need for sustainable energy production has led to extensive exploration of alternative fuel sources and innovative combustion techniques. Co-firing, the simultaneous combustion of biomass with traditional fossil fuels, has emerged as a viable strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and diversify the energy mix. This review paper focuses on the specific application of large-scale sawdust utilization as a co-firing material in pulverized coal (PC) combustion systems and its influence on pulverizer performance. The utilization of biomass as fuel in power plants still creates several problems. Challenges and considerations related to integrating large amounts of sawdust into pulverized coal combustion from the perspective of the pulverizer are discussed. From several studies, it was found that the use of biomass tend to increase mill amperes as biomass use increases. 15% biomass use on a mass basis need modification. This limitation prevents increasing the amount of biomass use. Furthermore, optimization strategies and best practices for efficient sawdust co-firing are presented, emphasizing the need to balance environmental benefits with maintaining pulverizer performance. The paper concludes by summarizing key findings and providing insights into future research directions to facilitate informed decision-making in sustainable energy production.
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