Effect of circulating ash from CFB boilers on NO and N₂O emission

Abstract

NO and N₂O emissions from circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers are determined by their formation and destruction rates in the furnace. The effect of circulating ash from a CFB boiler on NO and N₂O emissions were investigated in a laboratory-scale fluidized bed reactor. The results show that the residue char in circulating ash and the CO generated from the char play an important role in NO reduction and N₂O formation; however, active components of circulating ash such as CaO, Fe₂O₃ accelerate the decomposition of N₂O. Experiment was also conducted on a 75 t/h CFB boiler fueled with the mixture of anthracite and biomass. The lower residue carbon content of circulating ash in this experiment is lower; therefore, the reacting rate of NO deoxidize is limited. This result verified the conclusion of laboratory research.

Keywords

CFB boiler / circulating ash / NO reduction / N₂O thermal decomposition / biomass

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